Causes: International, International Relief

Mission: Our goal is to inspire hope by developing practical occupational skills among the adults. With skills, individuals & groups can help each other and begin to earn money by selling services & crafts. Job skills bring income and hope for a stable future. Skills bring new confidence in individuals and families. Our remedy is simple, original and is making a difference. Practical job skills across a range of occupations, each with the potential to improve circumstances for the families now prepare them for the hoped-for return to their homes in Syria. We tap innate talent & skills & promote self-reliance & new enterprises within the camps. To know more visit us at https://www. walidsfund. org/our-story. html

Results: Over 165 families have become self-reliant and are trying to live with dignity. They see the hope that they can survive by earning on their own rather than live on hand-outs from the Lebanese Red Cross.

Target demographics: Syrian Refugees

Direct beneficiaries per year: 154+ adults learn job skills

Geographic areas served: Syrian Refugee Camps in Southern Lebanon

Programs: Vocational skills training