Young Men’s Christian Association – Lebanon
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Non-Governmental
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The YMCA in Lebanon has very early roots. A Christian association was formed in Beirut in 1890. In 1919 work started in Tripoli. Early services targeted students at the American University of Beirut and other colleges, services to Armed Forces in World War II, recreational and medical programmes, "Home for the homeless", and vocational training.

YMCA programs were carried out in YMCA centres in Beirut and Tripoli, and at programme centres under the direction of a National Refugee Committee, in Tyre and Sidon. The YMCA Camp Fares at Ras El Matn is the only resident camp in Lebanon. Activities have included boys clubs, commercial courses, language classes, social and cultural programmes, physical education and sports, travel programmes and camping. In 1969 the Lebanon YMCA reported 1,200 members, 75 volunteer leaders, and 4 professional secretaries. The Lebanese YMCA has been co-operating closely with the World Alliance in special emergency programmes for Palestinian refugees; this co-operation was intensified after the war in June 1967.

City
Beirut
Address
Third Floor Delta Center, Horsh Tabet
Country
Lebanon

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