What We DO
DOT Lebanon is a youth-led movement that uses ICT to create education, economic, and entrepreneurial opportunities. For over 10 years, it has collaborated with Lebanese and refugee youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations to eradicate poverty, prejudice, and gender inequality. Their mission is to create a network of talented young leaders who educate communities on effectively applying technology to real life.
DOT Lebanon has implemented 80 projects focusing on education, technological, and digital strengthening for Lebanese and refugee communities. The initiative has reached over 25,000 beneficiaries, including 62% women, 68% Lebanese, and 32% Syrian and Palestinian refugees. DOT Lebanon partners with over 248 NGOs, schools, and municipalities, serving over 230 communities nationwide. The training programs are market-driven and accredited by CISCO, Amazon Web Services, Meta BluePrint, and Google Maharat. The organization also connects trained youth to internships and job opportunities.
DOT Lebanon empowers refugees, women & girls, youth, minorities, people with special needs, entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups, teachers, NGOs, and GOs to leverage digital technology, connect to networks, and transform challenges into solutions. We champion diversity, foster youth leadership, and drive innovative, inclusive development.
Digital
Mobilize communities to leverage digital technology and opportunities in creative and innovative ways
Transform
Equip communities to transform their problems to solutions by providing them with the skills, knowledge and networks
Youth-led
Capitalize on youth to lead in their own development efforts towards both creating a sustainable livelihood and contributing positively to the communities
Connect
Embed in our culture the power to connect partners, beneficiaries, and staff to networks and resources
Inclusive
Enrichen our diversity within our team members, stakeholders and beneficiaries with zero tolerance for discrimination
ability, ethnicity, gender, religion)
Innovate
Push ourselves to think outside the box by regularly diversifying and refining our services, operational and partnership model leveraging technology
Our programs provide young people with the opportunity to develop skills, deep knowledge, networks, and investment in their ideas. Key to the success of all of DOT’s young leaders is:
Experience-based learning DOT provides training to young people while they build their skills and abilities in and alongside local communities, business, institutions, and organizations.
Community impact Young people put their knowledge to work, and gain a deep understanding of the needs, challenges, and what they can contribute to their local community.
Networks Our young leaders are connected with peers, global networks, mentors, and network of partners who all play a role in growing their ideas.
Investment We believe in investing in young people as changemakers and innovators. DOT supports youth through stipends and linking them to job placements and seed funding.
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