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ITALIAN PEDAGOGY EXPERTS AND EDUCATIONISTS IMPART SKILLS
01/10/2019
Pedagogy experts and educationists brought in to south-western Lebanon – at the request of local communities – by UNIFIL’s Italian peacekeepers spent about four months visiting schools and imparting knowledge and skills on educating children.
During their time in Lebanon from June to September, Professors Giuliano Bergamaschi and Luigi Sangalli worked with UNIFIL’s Sector West Commander Brigadier General Bruno Pisciotta and other Italian peacekeepers in this pilot project named “Cedrus.”
They organized education sessions for Lebanese teachers, teaching them new expertise to follow nursery, elementary and middle school children, especially those with learning difficulties. The knowledge imparted is important to lay the foundation for cognitive, affective and social developments.
Throughout their teachings, the Italian experts applied “special pedagogy” methods that combine scientific rigour and clinical practice, with the aim of bringing positive results in children.
The initiative, which is important in consolidating the relationship between the host communities and UNIFIL, will be continued by the succeeding Italian contingents of UNIFIL.
There are several education centers in south-western Lebanon that are working to develop basic capabilities and skills of children with special needs. The “Cedrus” project sought to sustain these centers so that they can continue to support children with special needs.
source: UNIFIL-PIO
Pictures from the education session done at Imam Sadr Foundation
Mr. Imran Riza, Deputy Head of Mission of UNIFIL at Imam Sadr Foundation
26/08/2019
Mr. Imran Riza, Deputy Head of Mission of UNIFIL, Director of Political and Civil Affairs at the Headquarters of Imam Sadr Foundation in a farewell visit.
Rihab Zahraa Scouts in Lebanese Army and Unifil Open Day
25/08/2019
In commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Lebanese Army, Rihab Zahraa scouts participated in the open day between the army and UNIFIL forces organized by the Litani Sector Command in the Lebanese Army in Tyre, under the patronage of Army Commander General Joseph Aoun represented by Major General Milad Isaac.
The open day included various stations, sports and recreational activities in which the girls participated, in addition to touring the place.
Among the attendees during the official opening was Mr. Nijad Charafeddine, General Director of Imam Sadr Foundation, in addition to political, military and civic dignitaries.
"Al-Yasmine 3" Summer Camp
24/08/2019
For the third consecutive year, Imam Sadr Foundation launched a summer camp for displaced Syrians called “Al Yasmine”. It was located in the town of Aita al-Shaab for children between 7-15 years. The camp started on Saturday 24 / 08 / 2019
and continued until Saturday 31/8/2019 followed by similar activity for the same age group in the town of Seddiquin from Tuesday 3/9/2019 until Tuesday 10/9/2019. The activities of the camps are part of the project to promote the positive values of displaced Syrians and residents implemented by Imam Sadr Foundation in cooperation with the Mennonite Central Committee – MCC
The activity package included: recreation, improving life skills, sports, drama, and manual skills.
Officers of the Chinese Battalion at the Cultural Compound
05/08/2019
Colonel Gao Shauning, Commander of the Chinese Battalion working with UNIFIL, visited the Cultural Compound accompanied by a delegation from the battalion. GD Nijad Charafeddine welcomed his guests and praised the UNIFIL’s cooperation with the people of the South in several fields, and introduced them to the foundation’s work and its contributions to social development and women’s empowerment.
Colonel Shauning expressed his happiness for this meeting opportunity and to witness the humanitarian and social work happening at the foundation.
After that, the delegation visited the Basic Education building and delivered gifts to the children of Rihab Zahraa Orphanage.