Chabibeh Sporting Club

"Our Mission": Empowering Lebanese Youth physically, socially, educationally, culturally and professionally through Sports, Non Formal Education and Participation in local and International programs and projects "Our Identity": The “Chabibeh Sporting Club” was established in 2002 through resolution Nb. 35 SH/R from the Lebanese Ministry of Youth and Sports. Today, “Chabibeh” is a member of 6 Lebanese sports Federations, and participate yearly at national tournaments and competitions. Since its founding, the club used sport as a tool to positively integrate young people in their society, and to develop the skills needed to empower them physically, socially, educationally, culturally and professionally. In 2008, Chabibeh founded its Youth Department called “Chabibeh Youth” which is working closely and in strong collaboration with the sports department “Chabibeh Sports”. The two departments offer a one of a kind experience and a safe, interactive and supportive environment where young people can practice their favorite activity, build friendship, and acquire lifetime skills through the different local and international projects and programs. The region where the club operates was the scene of the past civil war, and it is still suffering from post-war effects due to the lack or insufficient development programs and to the increase in racism based on religious and political affiliations. Youth of the region are at a disadvantage socially, educationally and culturally due to the lack of SUSTAINABLE programs and opportunities. Major problems include: • Racism based on religious and political affiliations • Drug addiction and dealership • School drop-outs • Lack of sustainable and continuous leisure and cultural activities As a response, Sports, Youth Empowerment, Youth Participation, Volunteering, Peace and Reconciliation and Social Development became the main areas of Focus for Chabibeh whether through “Chabibeh Sports” or “Chabibeh Youth”. Chabibeh Sports Objectives: 1. Preparing and Training sports players and teams to participate at national, regional and local competitions and championships 2. Organizing weekly sports activities, summer sports programs and training camps for players and teams 3. Targeting a wider audience by always adding new sports activities Chabibeh Sports Activites include: Basketball - Football - Table Tennis - Tennis - Martial Arts - Weekly Activities - Summer Day Camps - Training Camps - Tournaments and Games - Coaching Clinics - Private Practice and Participation at National Championships Chabibeh Youth Objectives: 1. Bringing together children and teenagers from different religious and cultural backgrounds and offering them opportunities to interact and work together on common goals 2. Enhancing young people Active Citizenship and Active Participation through volunteering opportunities 3. Developing the soft skills of young people through Volunteering, Personal Development and participation in local and international projects 4. Networking with local and international organizations to expose Youth to new environments and opportunities Chabibeh Youth Activities include: Volunteering and Mentoring - Career Counseling - Trainings and Workshop - Local and International programs and projects working on Volunteering, Active Citizenship, Youth Empowerment, Personal Development and Life and Soft Skills Target group: Children and young people aged 6 and above Active in the Euromed Cooperation since 2008 through previous Youth in Action/Current Erasmus Plus program. Accredited for EVS projects under Erasmus plus