Beirut
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Beirut Office is focused on Lebanon and its people. Regional and local turmoil makes the work of the foundation in this country challenging, forcing our office in Beirut to constantly adapt to new social and political changes. In Lebanon, our main objective is to support Lebanese start-ups, civil society organisations and liberal political parties while raising awareness about political education, female empowerment and durable development.
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The Collective Identity Project: Youth in Politics
Lebanon's collective identity: FNF Beirut and Studio Madane explore how freedom, diversity, and education shape youth political engagement and national unity, offering a reference for future studies.
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Addressing Lebanon’s Economic Challenges
LCPS and FNF are tackling critical challenges in the pharmaceutical sector and cultural industries. Discover strategies for Lebanon's recovery and future growth.
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Empowering Young Leaders: Policy Bootcamp for Youth
July marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of the Policy Bootcamp for Youth, a collaborative project between the Knowledge to Policy (K2P) Center at AUB and FNF Lebanon
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International Youth Day: Shaping the Future with Lebanese Youth
Lebanese youth are transforming the political landscape with fresh ideas and innovative solutions. From leading social movements to engaging in electoral processes, their impact is profound. At the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Lebanon, we’re dedicated to empowering young leaders through cutting-edge political education and digital innovation.
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How a Summer School Program Made Me Feel “Alive”
“The law cannot do everything. Human rights are about the heart, not just the mind.” This is what
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Good Governance: The Foundation of Youth Empowerment
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Lebanon's partnership with the Lebanese American University (LAU) has provided a transformative experience, equipping students with essential leadership and governance skills.
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An All-Inclusive Learning Experience: Liberal Change through Article Writing
On June 25th, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office launched a 3-day “Article Writing Workshop” in Amman. This event, designed for communicators, marked the beginning of journey towards championing article writing.
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Anti-Corruption Reforms: A Catalyst for Economic Stability and Prosperity
The sessions focused on Good Governance in Crisis Management: Lessons Learned from Response to Prevention; Transparency in development aid: The role of civil society organizations in monitoring the international community, state institutions, and implementing partners; The question on whether Liberal Reforms can Help to Curb Corruption in Lebanon; and the Roadmap towards Citizen-Centered Budget Reforms.
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Reviving Lebanon’s Economy: Four Sectors in Focus
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation and The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies Host Landmark Conference on Reviving Lebanon's Economy.
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Social Innovation Summer School
In collaboration with ShababLab and Riyada for social innovation, we hosted this year’s summer school entitled "The Future of Political Advocacy: How Ai is Changing the Game". A program that aimed to introduce youth to the concept of social innovation in politics and advocacy in the digital era.
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IDARA: Empowering Tomorrow’s Lebanese Leaders!
IDARA, a groundbreaking project aimed at promoting emerging Lebanese young leaders, was launched in June as a result of close collaboration with Localised Management Consulting. This pioneering endeavor was made possible through the support of the Friedrich Naumann Founda-tion for Freedom (FNF).
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Young Liberals Visit to Beirut
We hosted from September 13 to September 17 a delegation from JULIS (Young Liberals of Germany), LHG (Liberal Student’s Group), and Jungfreisinnige (Young Liberals of Swtizerland) to Beirut, Lebanon
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Guidebook on Citizen Participation In Municipal Elections
In partnership with “Nahnoo” we have developed and designed a Guidebook specific about the municipal election law and campaigning for elections: The guidebook provides a general overview about the municipal election law, election campaign, citizen engagement and communication campaign.
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UNDP Bootcamp
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), in partnership with the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and the Lebanese American University (LAU), recently organized a two-day bootcamp
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Project Watan Youth Camp
The meeting, in which more than 80 young people from various Lebanese regions, included political, cultural, environmental and entertainment activities, on Saturday 2 September 2023 in "Chahtoul Camping Site".
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🚪🔑 #TheFNF Lebanon office is on the move! 🚚 We’re closing our doors until September 18th as we pack up and head to a new location. Stay tuned for our exciting new space – same mission, just a new view! 🌟
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Exploring Lebanon’s Collective Identity: dive into our latest project with Studio Madane, exploring the important role of freedom, diversity, and education in shaping Lebanon’s collective identity🇱🇧 Be part of the conversation and see how a unified identity can pave the way for Lebanon’s future! Access the full publication via the link below👇 https://www.freiheit.org/lebanon/lebanese-collective-identity-how-conflicting-identity-perceptions-disengage-youth-politics #FNFBeirut #StudioMadane #YouthEngagement #CollectiveIdentity
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The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies, in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, held an expert roundtable to address the impact of Lebanon’s ongoing and multiple crises on the pharmaceutical sector. Experts discussed the challenges of medicine shortages, rising costs, and the urgent need for policy reforms and explored potential recovery strategies, including boosting local production, attracting foreign investments, and maintaining international partnerships. Their valuable input will be reflected in a forthcoming policy paper on this topic. #PolicyReform #Pharmaceutical #lebanon عقد المركز اللبناني للدراسات، بالتعاون مع مؤسسة فريدريش ناومان، طاولة مستديرة للخبراء لمناقشة تأثير الأزمات المتعددة والمستمرة في لبنان على قطاع الأدوية. ناقش الخبراء التحديات المتعلقة بنقص الأدوية وارتفاع التكاليف والحاجة الملحة لسياسات إصلاحية، . كما عرضوا استراتيجيات للتعافي، بما في ذلك لتعزيز الإنتاج المحلي، وجذب الاستثمارات الأجنبية، والحفاظ على الشراكات الدولية. وستكون مداخلاتهم القيمة جزءًا من ورقة سياسة قادمة حول هذا الموضوع. #إصلاح_السياسات #قطاع_الأدوية#لبنان
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