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MILESTONES
The oldest volunteer movement for women and girls in Lebanon.
The pioneer in vocational training programs for women since
1920, and in promoting literacy for disadvantaged women
and children.
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The
initiator of protective legislation for women and children working
in industry, since the 1930s.
One of the first NGOs to undertake relief and welfare work in
emergency situations with refugee women: Armenian, Kurdish and
Assyrian in the twenties, in the wake of world war I; with Palestinian
refugees since 1948; and Lebanese displaced communities as of
1976. Its programs focused on linking members of families that
were separated by displacement, providing them with temporary
shelter, education and training for suitable employment.
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A
leader in organising nutrition summer camps for underprivileged
children and recreational opportunities for girls working
in factories.
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The first to launch a nonviolence and anti-drugs campaign
on a national level in collaboration with other organisations
and the media.
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Lebanon YWCA - Beirut 2002
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