With the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah, this project emphasizes the transformative role of youth, the importance of ex-combatants as positive role models, and non-violent perceptions of masculinity as key mechanisms for peacebuilding. Centered on protection, prevention, and social cohesion, the initiative supports the Lebanese population, particularly youth and young adults, but also older generations such as ex-combatants who suffered from multiple trauma and displacement, to cope with trauma and loss due to the recent war through psycho-social support.
By promoting trauma-informed peacebuilding, the project seeks to counter influence the war and its societal impacts by bridging generational, social, and sectarian divides, reducing risks of marginalization, sectarianism, and violence. Ex-combatants, who serve as advocates for a non-violent masculinity, play a pivotal role in guiding young generations—especially those born after the civil war—toward peaceful conflict transformation. The project encourages youth to embrace non-violent perceptions of masculinity and actively engage in “memory work,” preserving the lessons of past wars to prevent the recurrence of violence. Through therapy sessions, workshops, intergenerational dialogues, and public events, the initiative empowers youth as peacebuilders, fostering a cohesive and peaceful future for Lebanon.
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