#DOTYouth is a global movement of daring social innovators. Read about how some of DOT Lebanon’s digital champions, community leaders, and social innovators are creating opportunities and transforming their communities.
Meet the #DOTYouth who has created an English-to-sign language mobile app
Being able to communicate with others is crucially important, and is something Hiba Al-Shami has never taken for granted. Hiba was diagnosed with a hearing impairment when she was five-years-old. Today, she’s the ...
Preventing bullying with innovative technology and emotional intelligence
Empathy and kindness for one another and for ourselves has never been more important than in the midst of a global pandemic. Fostering these emotional intelligence skills are at the core of The Red Bee, an ...
Showcasing traditional cooking techniques on YouTube
At Digital Opportunity Trust’s 2018 Youth Innovation Summit, Joanne Raad’s table attracted a crowd. The young Lebanese social innovator carefully spread za’atar — a blend of thyme, sesame, and other spices — onto ...
Reducing electronic waste with Wasteless: an app for recycling
Technology is great — until we decide we do not need it anymore and it ends up in the trash. These trashed phones, laptops, and tablets are called electronic waste, and it is a major issue worldwide. That includes ...
Learning about the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lebanon
Mustafa Dasuki’s is passionate about education. “Education is the key to a better future, and should be given to everyone in the world. But education is not just about building a career, it’s about opening your...
Championing technology in classrooms
Mira Hatoum finished her biology degree not knowing what was next. She was interested in technology and education, and had developed strong pedagogical skills at university, but didn’t know how to apply these skills ...
Inspiring children with technology, one robot at a time
Mariam Haidar has always been passionate about education and technology, especially for girls. She grew up in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, where schools’ lack of resources made it difficult for children...
