our projects
Alsama sets up education centres, sports hubs and social enterprises in refugee camps in Lebanon. Our projects are run for – and, in large part, run by – refugee communities.
our stories
Alsama connects worlds. We offer refugee children a diverse education, provide refugee women with an opportunity to earn an income, and we give volunteers and donors a way of engaging with a group of people who can do a great deal but need a little help.
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19th October 2021 Alsama creates innovative curriculum based on UN Sustainable Development Goals Alsama developed what we call “Collective Theme-Based Learning” (CTBL) objectives. Our CTBL Objectives are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Affordable & Clean Energy (solar powered-electricity example) and No Poverty (balanced family budget). -
25th September 2021 Alsama/tech has been launched! Alsama's IT and Coding boot camp, Alsama/tech, has launched. Canadian coder Gareth James is running a three week pilot programme with 50 of our students in Shatila. -
25th September 2021 How cricket teaches kids in Lebanon’s refugee camps to dream big Lebanese news channel 'Beirut Today' visited us in Shatila. They interviewed our cricket players, students, teachers and coaches, and made a beautiful 5min documentary about our work. Watch it here.
alsama raises up lives
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Education
We are the first (or only) source of education in years for many of our students.
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Empowerment
We keep children out of streets, crime, early marriage & child-bearing, and we empower their mothers by proving work and an income for them.
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Leadership through sport
We use cricket as a unique way to build both physical and mental strength.
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