Since the outbreak of war in neighbouring Syria, over 1.5 million Syrian people have sought shelter in Lebanon. The small country of 6 million residents also plays host to nearly 500,000 Palestinian refugees. SPARK supports the most vulnerable, marginalised youth in Lebanon to continue their higher (vocational) education and find legal employment. Job opportunities are scarce, even for young Lebanese people (youth unemployment is over 35%), but laws prevent refugee communities from entering certain employment fields. We aim to break the cycle of aid dependence that refugees face by providing courses relevant to rebuilding their home countries or access to the labour market.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeAccess to Education for Employment
SPARK, the Islamic Development Bank and the Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society support Syrian youth in Syrian Interim Government…
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active programmeFrom Innovation to Creation
The From Innovation to Creation programme strengthens innovation through supporting cluster cooperation and start-up ecosystems in the Southern Neighbourhood countries….
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active programmeGreen Forward
The southern Mediterranean neighbourhood faces significant challenges, including high unemployment rates, bureaucratic hurdles, and vulnerability to climate change. Traditional businesses…
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active programmeMaharat for Tourism
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active programmeSkills Training Education Programme (STEP)
Employability and jobs are very important, but quality and decent jobs are scarce commodities, especially in Lebanon and Jordan which…
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inactive programmeEntrepreneurship and Business Development Activities (EBDA)
EBDA, meaning ‘begin’ in Arabic, supports Syrian entrepreneurship in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan by guiding young Syrian refugees to start…
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inactive programmeHigher Education Services (HES)
SPARK is the largest provider of scholarships for Syrian refugees in the Middle East. The HES programme started by responding…
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inactive programmeInternships and work for Syrian youth
SPARK and the Dutch National Postcode Lottery are creating new routes for youth to enter employment or entrepreneurship.
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inactive programmeMarket-driven Curriculum for Education and Jobs
Our programme with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development develops new curricula, boosts entrepreneurship and places 150 student…
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inactive programmeSafeguarding MSMEs during COVID-19
SPARK and SANAD are helping to safeguard jobs by supporting MSMEs to survive or expand in Tunisia, Palestine and Lebanon.
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inactive programmeTadamon
The Tadamon programme, supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) aims to contribute to the immediate and medium-term efforts to…
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inactive programmeTech for Inclusivity (UPTIME)
With a grant from Google.org, SPARK and its local partners are boosting the digital skills of refugees in Lebanon, Iraq…
“Every crisis is a chance to reinvent”
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- Lebanon
- Services
- SME Coaching
- Business Support Centres
“I graduated in 2018, and it’s now 2024. This is a problem”
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- Lebanon
- Services
- Internships
“If you’re unhappy with what you’re doing, you can change that”
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- Lebanon
- Services
- Internships
“We benefited a lot. We met many mentors, many startups like us”
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- Lebanon
- Services
- SME Coaching
“In every line of code lies the potential to shape tomorrow’s world”
- Location
- Lebanon
- Services
- SME Coaching
Opening pathways to employment
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2400Scholarships Provided
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1653Youth Trained
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1079Received Student Services
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1667Youth Graduated
News about Lebanon
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NewsThe EU, SPARK, UNIDO, and Expertise France set a vision for a green economy in the Southern Mediterranean region through the“Green Forward” initiative
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Report2023 Annual Report
The Annual Report provides comprehensive information on SPARK’s activities throughout the preceding year. Published with the approval of the Supervisory…
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NewsBuilding Business Resilience in Lebanon
In Lebanon, where unemployment rates are soaring and economic challenges are overwhelming, the Skills Training Education Programme (STEP) is providing…
