Akkar: The International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) has announced the successful rehabilitation of 80 young individuals from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian refugee backgrounds in Lebanon through the "Injaz" project. This initiative focuses on vocational training and empowerment, aiming to support marginalized groups and promote self-reliance among participants.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the five-month project took place at the "Injaz" Center in Akkar, Lebanon. It featured four specialized vocational training courses, including solar energy system maintenance and repair, mobile phone repair, and men's hairdressing. The program equipped participants with essential skills to enhance their employment prospects and achieve financial independence.
The project, costing approximately USD 32,300, also provided small-scale professional tools and equipment to 28 outstanding trainees, representing 35 percent of participants. This support aims to enable these individuals to start their own small enterprises, fostering practical application of their newly acquired skills.
The primary objectives of the project include raising occupational awareness, developing practical skills, and facilitating participants' integration into the labor market to achieve self-sufficiency. The initiative underscores IICO's dedication to its strategic goals of economic empowerment and delivering quality educational and training opportunities through sustainable development efforts tailored to the needs of underprivileged communities.