Project Name
Duroob Community Center - DCC [MEDAWAR-KARANTINA]
Initiated by
Nawraj
Launched
2022
Description
DCC enjoys a privileged position. It is situated at the heart of a marginalized area, a long-deprived and vulnerable neighborhood, that was severely impacted by the blast of the port of Beirut (2020).
Important reconstruction works were engaged over 4 months to rehabilitate and refurbish the center and relaunch its activities.
The Center aims at:
- • Preserving the social fabric and cohesion of the Medawar-Karantina districts and surroundings.
- • Alleviating the distress of a population neglected by the State.
- • Building capacities for employment.
- • Advocating equal development opportunities for disadvantaged areas.
In order to meet adequately the needs of the community, DCC initiated a survey, conducted by a professional social worker. The survey findings revealed that interests range from self-development activities, such as music, drawing and painting, fitness
or stress management, to professional training, capacity-building programs leading to employability, such as computer and coding, as well as Foreign Language courses (English & French).
Activities
- • Computer training sessions
- • Music courses
- • Free medical & eye consultations, free medicine & eyeglasses distribution
- • Well-being & self-development coaching sessions for women
- • Foreign languages courses
- • Accounting courses
- • Recreational activities
The social activities have helped the Medawar-Karantina residents reconnect after the trauma of the port explosion and restored their sense of belonging. More than 250 persons took part in our activities.
Today, more than 400 persons benefit from Duroob Health program, medicines, medical examination and eye consultation, reaching 202 people, 162 pairs of glasses. Empowerment and self-development coaching sessions involved
40 mothers, with the objective to improve dialogue and communication skills, better behavior.
Achieved
