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Graduation of Lebanese, Syrian women in a US funded project
25-9-2017
As part of ‘Teaching Women English’ program in rural areas across Lebanon funded by the US Embassy in Lebanon, Maakom Charitable and Social Association organized yesterday a graduation ceremony at Rashid Karami International Fair venue in Tripoli. On the occasion of the graduation event held for the fourth consecutive year, Maakom president, Gina Usta Alluch said the program embraced Lebanese and Syrian women from all regions of the North and the northern part of Mount Lebanon inside 12 classes for a period of six months. They enrolled in 150 English language courses and in several social training sessions as well as in trips organised by the program, Alluch said, pointing to small social initiatives launched by each separate class. A documentary film on the project’s activities was also screened, in addition to live testimonies from graduates. Claudette Jamil, a participant from Amchit, who recounted her suffering with breast cancer and the ensuing chemotherapy treatment, said she became stronger after she completed the English language course. For her part, Nancie Hatoom from Keserwan, mentioned the spirit of cooperation and challenge inspired by the program which supported her in overcoming the difficulties and strengthened her confidence in her capacities. Yesr Ahmad from Akkar, said she decided to take the course when she could not find work because of her weak English. But that at the end of the course, her language improved and she was able to find the job she was looking for. (Al Mustaqbal, September 25, 2017)
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