As part of DRI’s commitment to support development projects in various regions of Lebanon through collaborating with local CSOs,townhall meetings were organised to build ownership and stakeholder buy-in toward a series of community actions. The meetings were conducted in five geographical areas,each with its unique focus. Through these townhall meetings,DRI and its partners successfully engaged with grassroots initiatives and involved the community in shaping projects that address their needs toward a brighter future.
On 24 May,a townhall meeting was held in Akkar,attended by 25 participants,including youths,social activists,municipality representatives,potential municipal candidates,farmers,and key stakeholders from Akkar. The focus was on the implementation of capacity-building workshops for youth,emphasising their right to access information and service mapping/data entry to support farmers. In Hrar,a youth committee will be formed,comprising 30 members of diverse backgrounds,to receive training on topics like municipal law,procurement law,access to information,and advocacy campaigns.
Continuing the momentum, DRI collaborated with the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP) for a townhall meeting in Tripoli on 26 May,engaging with representatives from the local community to shape their initiatives for maximum positive change.
On 27 May,another townhall meeting took place in Deir El Ahmar,in partnership with Smart Municipality Academy (SMA) and various community and municipal representatives. Special projects for the area were evaluated, involving all stakeholders in the decision-making process to inspire collective action and positive outcomes.
On 30 May,the series of townhall meetings continued in Kfarshuba,where DRI,along with Tamadun,connected with community representatives,actively listening to their valuable ideas to ensure the projects’ impact and significance for the local community.
