Dear friends,
Yesterday we went for a trip to the river with the Teachers and Students from the INMA Foundation Vocational Training Centre. 14 boys who normally would sit at home or sell tissues on the streets of Beirut as beggars…. Big challenge to take them out of their normal environment, but very rewarding to see that they had great fun, a good meal and improved relationship in these few, special, hours.
The ladies went also on a trip! Enjoy the pictures!
Thank you for your support!
Regards,
Robert Pelgrim
For the whole INMA Foundation team.
Filed under: Weekly Update on June 12th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dear friends,
For now, we see Beirut getting back to some normality after last weeks’ upheaval. People are returning to their homes and schools are opening again, expect for the Universities.
Our kids clubs are a real help for all of us. It gives us some routine in worrying times, it helps the kids to refocus and the parents are happy that their children have some activities outside the home.
Thanks again for your support!
Robert (for the INMA Foundation Team)
Filed under: Uncategorized on May 16th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today, Tuesday May 11, we decided to start activities for around 30 kids from the Palestinian Camp. Due to the current security situation most of the schools in Beirut are closed and, as a result of that, most children are at home. We felt that we can make a difference in starting a program for the children which we are already connected with through our kidsclubs. Also, we are inviting all the school managers from the camp to talk about activities in the camp through the pre-schools.
At the moment it is quiet in Beirut. There is some traffic on the streets but it is unclear how the situation will develop in the coming days.
We will be in touch,
Rob
Filed under: Weekly Update on May 13th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dear friends,
Today we are at the office to catch up with eachother and to make some plans for the coming days. Access to the office is fine. None of our foreign friends is staying in Beirut area at the moment.
Yesterday was a hard day with fighting going in the mountains and from our home we could here the explosions very loud.
Thanks for your concerns and prayers,
Rob & Harriet for the INMA Foundation team.
Filed under: Uncategorized on May 12th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Friday, 1.28 PM
Dear all,
just a short message to say that our friends Suzann, Blake & Marci, Mindy and John & Jamie are out of their area and having a coffee at our place to recover a bit and to make plans for the days ahead.
Rob
Filed under: Weekly Update on May 9th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today, Friday May 9th, 10.36 AM,our friends Suzann, Blake & Marci and John & Jamie are trying to move from Hamra to another, safer, location. Due to the checkpoints they cannot move so far. Jonathan & Diana are also stuck in Hamra but are being asked to stay put
Gunfire is still going on in the streets of Beirut and it is unclear were this will take us in the days ahead.
The country is coming to a stand-still and as people are not able to go to work they will soon be confronted by lack of supplies and cash.
If you want to be of help in some way, please do get in touch with us through info@inmafoundation.org
for the INMA-team,
Rob Pelgrim
Filed under: Weekly Update on May 9th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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Filed under: Uncategorized on April 16th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the goals of INMA foundation is to teach the younger generation a trade or skill that will benefit them in life. We have the opportunity to see this goal come to pass at our Vocational Training Center (VTC) located inside the refugee camp of Bourj Al- Barajne in Beirut. The training school aims to processes 40 students each year who graduate with a solid understanding of how to become an electrician or plumber. By the end of our program, the student should be able to speak and understand basic English and work in the field of electricity or plumbing. One of the things we are most proud of at the VTC is our unique graduation project. It is a project that benefits both the surrounding community and students. At the end of each semester, each student can practice his newly learned skills by working side by side with his teacher and classmates. Many families building or repairing homes in the camp invite the recent graduates to do plumbing and electricity work for free. The host homes provide the needed material and the students use their newly learned skills to complete the project. The current VTC class has been afforded two such opportunities in the last month as they near the end of their semester. Through these projects the students have proved to themselves and to others that they are ready to join the workforce of plumbers and electricians in the camps. Be sure to check out the updated VTC pictures by clicking here!
Filed under: Weekly Update on April 3rd, 2008 | Read Comment »
In continuing to serve the disadvantaged, we would like to put CALL (Change a life Lebanon) sponsorship program in the spotlight. We have 106 children currently in the program from Bourj El Barajneh refugee camp. By sponsoring these children, we have been able to pay for their school fees, start a sports program, provide a Summer Kids Club, and renovate a few of the children’s homes. Along with other special projects, these are all aiming to benefit and improve their and their family’s lives.
Right now, we have children in the program that need a sponsor. If you are interested in being involved in their lives, please consider sponsoring a child. We ask for a yearly donation of $250 per child. Contact our project manager, Mrs. Noha Al-Khatib at noha@inmafoundation.org . She will connect you with a child and explain payment procedures. Working together we are changing lives of Palestinian children. Thank you for your support and interest in the work! Suzann for the entire Inma foundation team
Filed under: Weekly Update on March 6th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The launch of our new website has been a great succes as we have seen ‘hits’ on our site from all over the world! We enjoyed receiving your comments, encouragements and compliments over the last few weeks so we feel empowered to continue our service to the disadvantaged in Lebanon. This time I want to draw your attention to our Vocational Training Center in the Bourj El-Barajne Refugee Camp. This training school was built by INMA Foundation over the last 2 years with funds that came from dear friends in Saudi Arabia. Now we have a full Educational Program up and running with up to 40 students per year. Our aim is to provide a safe place for young men that would normally hang out in the streets during the day and provide them with some basic, practical skills that can help them to make a living. For more info on Palestine Refugees in Lebanon please, visit the UNRWA website. For INMA Foundation the Vocational Training Center is important because it serves us in building relationships with the young guys and men who are now able to build a future together once empowered with skills and hope. Please, feel free to use this page to leave your comments as we would like to see this website become a place where people from different communities and countries can meet and learn more about each other. Don’t be shy! Thank you for serving with us!Robert Pelgrim For the INMA Foundation team.
Filed under: Weekly Update on February 14th, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
