by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | SKILD
They walked in on the red carpet surrounded by a crowd of paparazzi. Amidst the cheers and the camera flashes, a sparkle started to show in their eyes, and a smile began to form on their faces. Surrounded by their parents, who shared the same sparkle and smile, it was then that we knew Night to Shine Lebanon would truly be a night of a lifetime for us and our guests.
by Nabil Costa | Feb 11, 2019 | SKILD
“What an amazing opportunity and privilege to serve such precious people!” These sincere words of gratitude were voiced by countless young volunteers and celebrities who joined efforts with SKILD team this past week as we organized, in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation, a Night to Shine for 81 young women and men with special needs.
by admin | Jan 4, 2019 | SKILD
Raising awareness on the importance of inclusion and building the capacities of educators to better serve learners with special needs is essential to reach reforms in the educational sector on a national and regional level.
by admin | Dec 4, 2018 | BBS, SKILD
On December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 24 students from LSESD’s Beirut Baptist School (BBS) thoroughly rehearsed the Lebanese national anthem and headed to nowhere other than the Presidential Palace itself.
by admin | Dec 4, 2018 | SKILD
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This quote reminds us of the limitations of mainstream education, where all learners are taught using one traditional method and... 
by admin | Oct 29, 2018 | SKILD
I am walking down the red carpet, spotlights beaming down on me. I can see your fancy dress and shiny shoes, but can you see me? Do you recognize me? How many nights have I wished that I could glow in the spotlight with you, to know that I am beautiful, I am loved,... 
by admin | Oct 29, 2018 | BBS, SKILD
The opening of fantastic new facilities for children with learning differences at LSESD’s Beirut Baptist School (BBS) and the launch of an exciting new program for them has heralded a new chapter in the school’s commitment to inclusive education. On 24 October 2018,... 
by admin | Oct 3, 2018 | SKILD
Life for seven-year-old Jad* is full of challenges. There are many areas in which he hasn’t reached developmental milestones. He has severe intellectual and psychomotor difficulties. Communicating with his parents has been extremely difficult as Jad is non-verbal and... 
by admin | Sep 1, 2018 | SKILD
Awareness of children with learning differences has grown enormously over the last 5 years in Lebanon thanks to LSESD’s SKILD and our partners. Now awareness is starting to spread to another Arab country: Jordan. The first ever Inclusive Education Forum in Jordan took...