http://prairie.wecblogs.org Just another Amenfis weblog Thu, 11 May 2006 13:05:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The youth center in Nabatieh, which we have named the 'Shabab Center', has been launched and students are coming every Friday afternoon to participate in an array of clubs. We held a training-of-trainers before the project commenced and we have selected a really energetic, charismatic group that is dedicated to the ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/05/11/pictures-from-nabatieh/ The YouthCaN Med 2006 Conference was Monday, April 10th at The American Community School in Beirut. We had 13 schools presenting 29 projects from across the country on everything from solar energy and magnetic fields to water pollution and the impact of tourism on environment. [photopress:_DSC0293.jpg,full,center] During the conference we had several ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/04/27/youthcan-med-conference/ [photopress:26March06_Ehden__120_.jpg,full,pp_empty] YouthCaN Med had our first 2006 hike on Sunday, March 26 to the Ehden Nature Reserve in northern Lebanon. We had the most beautiful weather and three buses of students from all over the country (I think about 50-60 in total). I was excited because it is the first time ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/03/31/hiking-in-ehden/ As the H5N1 'Bird Flu' virus spreads around the world, people are wondering how concerned to be and what precautions should be taken to be safe. There are many myths and fears surrounding the virus and the cautions of a pandemic and to address these issues head on, the HBS ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/03/12/bird-flu-seminar/ [photopress:youthcan_1_1.jpg,full,pp_empty] Excitement is growing as we continue to plan and there were 19 people at the latest meeting. The first hike will be to Ehden Preserve on Sunday, March 26, moved one week so it will not interfere with exams in some schools. Earth Day activities will be focused on Saturday, April 29 ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/03/07/march-3-youthcan-meeting-and-t-shirt-designs/ We had our first planning meeting for the YouthCaN Med conference in April and it was a very energizing hour! It was great to finally meet some of the people I have been participating in the online course with and to start building ideas for the conference. We had 16 people ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/02/19/first-youthcan-med-meeting/ Lebanon has been an active participant in YouthCaN and has hosted a yearly YouthCaN Med regional conference with regional and international participation, including a live video-conference with the NYC YouthCaN conference participants, since 2001. YouthCaN is a project for students to engage in and discuss environmental issues and solutions. Students ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/02/11/youthcan-mediterranean-overview/ Sunday morning we went to the center to meet with MP Yassine Jaber. The Nabatieh native and former Minister of Economy and Trade has an office in the center where he can be found every Sunday, unless he is traveling, and welcomes people from the community to come speak with ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/02/06/meeting-with-mp-jaber/ Project Overview: Establish structured, after-school activities that empower youth and promote democracy in action. Projects will engage youth in collaborative projects structured, instructor-lead media literacy, Internet technology, environmental, social and communication arts activities. Provide alternative outlets and practical skills training for youth in the community as well as promote public awareness ... http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/02/05/nabatieh-youth-center-project-plan/ Looking out across the village of Nabatieh from a cafe on the hill. As Maria and I sat having tea and discussing the center a storm rolled in, followed by a beautiful rainbow. http://prairie.wecblogs.org/2006/02/05/pictures-of-nabatieh/