Afel is a non-political, non-religious NGO committed to protect, nurture & rehabilitate children suffering from psychological, physical and sexual abuse, children with learning difficulties, delinquent or on the edge of delinquency.<\/p>\n
Through schooling, teachings and trainings, AFEL equips these children with self-protection, autonomy and resilience so that they can re-integrate into society in a fair environment.<\/p>\n
Since its establishment, Afel has welcomed more than 5000 children with their respective families.<\/p>\n
Caring for the children directly by providing a shelter home for abused children, an after-school safe center, a remedial school, a youth club and a summer camp.<\/p>\n
Schooling & Boarding:
\n194 in its centers as follows:
\n\u2013 40 children were welcomed in Jouar boarding house: these children are mistreated and abused by their families and staying at home represents a threat to their development, if not their life. At Jouar, they benefit from full psychological and educational support.
\n\u2013 15 of those children attended a specialized remedial school* at Jouar el Baouchek.
\n\u2013 74 children were sent to a specialized remedial school* at Burj Hammoud.
\n\u2013 80 children benefitted from after-school support and a daily meal at Sin El Fil center which focuses on preventing delinquency and child labor.<\/p>\n
Caring for the children\u2019s families and community to ensure the children get the needed support at home and in their community.<\/p>\n
Scholarship support:
\n163 children received financial aid and psychological and social support at home.<\/p>\n
Social counseling:
\n145 children who had a brother or sister in our centers were assisted and followed up on by a social worker and psychologist, all year long.<\/p>\n
* Both remedial schools at Jouar and Burj Hammoud are accredited by the government and provide a specialized educational, psychological, and relational follow-up as well as speech therapy to children unable to pursue the classic school program. They are also the only schools in Lebanon free of charge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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