BBS

Lebanon is no stranger to strife, violence, and senseless political conflict, which is exactly why a school in Msaytbeh has the potential to impact its community by modeling inclusion and a passionate commitment to its community. The school’s motto is “the truth will set you free” because every morning educators and administrative staff are on a mission to instill biblical character traits in every learner. Cognitive and intellectual efforts alone do not transform communities. Along with its partners and friends, BBS invests in learners’ holistic well-being by offering three critical support programs: group & individual counseling programs, the Afterschool Key Program, and the SMART program. Through breaking barriers of stigma and cultural pressure, the counseling program is free of charge for BBS learners. Many of the students go back to difficult living environments every day, which has prompted the management team to open its doors beyond school hours for learners and their parents to have a place to do homework or receive special tutoring. In addition, the SMART program makes it possible for learners with individualized behavioral challenges to be included in the classroom with their peers.