Who We Are
Founded in 1998 with roots going back to 1955, LSESD is a Lebanese faith-based organization with a holistic focus on inclusive education, relief & development, and equipping the church. With its reach throughout the Middle East & North Africa, LSESD seeks to empower the local Church and serve the local community regardless of background by:
- Restoring hope to the vulnerable and marginalized
- Building bridges with local communities
- Nurturing servant leaders and responsible citizens
Areas of Focus
Inclusive Education
Relief and Development
Equipping the Church
Upcoming Events
Conversation on the Coronavirus Vaccine with Professor Issam Raad
Join us for a stimulating conversation on the coronavirus and the vaccine with Professor Issam Raad, Chair of the Department of Infectious Diseases at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This talk will be moderated by Dr. Rana Costa on Sunday, 7 March @4PM Beirut Time and will be broadcasted on LSESD’s Facebook page.
Latest News
Warding Off Winter Woes
By Sophie NasrallahAfter a relatively warm December, winter hit Lebanon and Syria hard in January and is expected to continue bringing heavy rains, hailstorms, and snow at higher altitudes. As many vulnerable families in both countries lack indoor heating, we are...
Finding Jesus, the Healer
By Amy Daoud“From pain grew peace and love.” These are the words of 20-year-old Nour, a recent graduate of Home of Hope, a shelter for former street kids. For the first few years of her life, Nour was a victim of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her...
350K+ Views for Educational Videos
Electronic Library: Reaching Beyond the Limits of Traditional LearningBy Daniella Daou“My daughter’s special educator and therapist are now one click away!” – Mother of 9 year old with Down Syndrome Children and youth with special needs once again fall into the...
The Lord’s Fingerprints
Through the Valley: Responding to the August 4th Beirut Port Blast By Jad Tabet At 5:45 PM on August 4th, 2020, I had just made it back from ABTS. My sister and father had called 15 minutes earlier saying that they were stuck in traffic on their way back from our...
February 2021 LSESD Newsletter
Video Diary
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
Psalm 1:3
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Church Empowerment
Equipping and edifying the Church in the MENA Region
(ABTS & DMAH)
As the Church in the Arab world continues to expand and adapt to its ever-changing surroundings, there is a strong need to ensure that Arab Christian leaders are well-prepared to lead in their local communities and that the people of God are well-fed to be able to grow in faith and understanding. For this reason, ABTS and DMAH work to ensure that Christian leaders and believers across the MENA region are well equipped to engage with others from different faith backgrounds and stand firm in their faith and spread the Word of God.
Relief and Development
Restoring Hope to the Hopeless
(MERATH & BCYM)
After eight years of unabated human displacement, rather than decreasing, the needs of those affected by the violence in neighboring countries has only increased. Through the work of MERATH and BCYM, LSESD is able to respond to the ongoing refugee crisis and reach out to the most vulnerable in the community. These needs include not only material and educational needs, but also spiritual ones.
Inclusive Education
Providing Quality Education and Advocating for those with Learning Differences
(BBS & SKILD)
Both BBS and SKILD have made it their mission to provide quality education for all types of learners. Learning style assessments and behavioral programs are at the heart of their mission to show children that they are capable of achieving great things despite their individual learning styles. By providing a learning environment that is not only accepting but also fun and incorporates faith-based values, BBS and SKILD help all children to see that they are valuable and have the right to succeed and enjoy life.
