MECC Contributes in Empowering Men in Lebanon and Developing their Capabilities
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In light of the difficult living circumstances that Lebanon is passing through as a result of the security, economic, social and health crises that have cast their shadows on the country, men have become one of the most social groups that face daily pressures and challenges that hinder their usual activities. Hence, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Diakonia and Social Service Department, Lebanon’s Office, implemented eight empowerment sessions for a group of men in order to support them and alleviate the despair surrounding them.
The sessions come at a time when many men have lost their source of livelihood. Therefore, they aimed to develop the participants’ capabilities and train them in new manual skills teaching them how by using a rope they can create products that can be used in day-to-day applications.
In this context, the sessions contributed to helping the participants regain the productivity they were accustomed to and thus supporting them in relying on themselves, regaining confidence in their abilities and seeking to create new job opportunities.
It is worth noting that this program was implemented in partnership with the Norwegian Church Aid - NCA, at Our Lady Dispensary (OLD), affiliated with the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in the Sabtieh region – Mount Lebanon.
