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Bee Series

There is no black or white bee… The bee is neither rich nor poor… We will not build a healthy society if we don’t start with children through civic education.
This is how we become proud of our country and our country proud of us.

This series in Arabic Language address children and young adults and aims at refining their civil senses. It discusses judicial, civil, political, environmental and social issues. The series is made up of six books and two workbooks.

I am Responsible, All of Us are Responsible

This book addresses children between the ages of 8 and 12. It introduces them to Lebanese laws, their goals and the consequences of breaching them providing also definitions of civil rights coupled with pertinent examples. The book discusses as well the concept of responsibility, corruption, injustice, equity and relevant examples are also examined. This book closes with guidelines for the parents and teachers on how to benefit from the given information such as asking the child to illustrate the acquired concepts.

 

Our Environment is Our Home

This book addresses young adults between the ages of 12 and 16. It describes a number of ecological problems suggesting appropriate solutions and stressing the direct role of each child in preserving his environment. The book is divided into three chapters discussing the environment and its polluting factors, the environmental laws and regulations in Lebanon, and the obligations and responsibilities of the Lebanese state and citizen in protecting the environment.

 

My Society is My Responsibility

This book addresses young adults between the ages of 14 and 18. It exposes the Lebanese society and the prevalent civil rights and regulations in addition to some aspects of waste and corruption prevailing in some sectors. It also examines the youngsters’ opinions and concepts on their role and responsibility in breaking the corruption vicious circle and reforming their societies. It includes surveys conducted in Lebanese circles on the mentioned subjects. This book is accompanied by a workbook that includes questions, exercises, and crossword puzzles.

 

I am a Student, I am a Citizen: Ways Towards State Building

This book addresses children between the ages of 14 and 18. It deals with subjects related to the concepts of citizenship, responsibility and environment and health. It addresses young people explaining and listening to their opinions and aspirations through a series of workshops that took place in 11 different schools in the Qada’a of A’akkar. The book also exposes the results of surveys reflecting the youngsters’ opinions with illustrations showing their visions and exercises helping them to define their ideas.
A relevant workbook was published alongside with this book including questions dealing with citizenship, responsibility, environment, and health.

 

Lebanon Wars, why?

This book addresses young adults between the ages of 14 and 18. It recounts the facts and preludes that led to the Lebanese civil war in 1975, in addition to its phases and results. This book tempts to give a clear reformulation of Lebanese history to gain knowledge of the past with all its entailed tragedies.

 

Discrimination in Lebanon

This book addresses young adults between the ages of 14 and 18. It aims at defining the phenomenon of discrimination and racism and the danger it poses to our societies. The book tackles the different forms of racism such as: sexual, religious, racial, professional and regional discrimination. Cases are presented and defined according to legal texts. The book examines racism by sharing the experiences of Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and the Rwanda genocide.


Current Statistics

USD 214 million is the recorded net profit of Solidere in 2008 marking an 18% increase from 2007.

USD 881 million is the total amount reached for Insurance premiums in 2008.

LBP 5,065 billion is the estimated cost of allotments, salaries and wages in the 2009 draft public budget, forming 31% of total expenditures. Meanwhile, public debt service forms 39% of budget spending.

LBP 135 billion is the sum paid for public servants and workers for their children’s education. Most of the employees enroll their children in private schools leading to an indirect government support of private schools.

LBP 19.5 billion is the sum paid by the government as rent allowances for estates used by UNIFIL peacekeepers in the South of Lebanon.

LBP 30 billion is sum allocated by the government in the 2009 draft budget to provide financial aid for attending students in public schools. The government allocated LBP 750 for primary education and LBP 1,000 for intermediate education for each attending student per day.

Last Updated September 2009

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