Youths are the future of Lebanon, and are the first to suffer when a family faces financial or social tensions.

Therefore, BASSMA launched the Youth Development Program, which aims to foster the intellectual and creative growth of the youths.

Activities of BASSMA’s “Youth Club” include the following:

- Art and Music workshops (drawing, painting, handcrafting, instruments familiarity, etc.)

- Entertainment and Educational activities and outings (movies, concerts, theater, etc.)

- Prevention Sessions about many topics, such as Drugs, Health and hygiene, etc.

- Sports activities, such as football

They allow the children from disadvantaged backgrounds to gather in a relaxing environment every weekend, to interact, learn, and partake in recreational activities.

These regular activities have the following objectives:

1. To detect Youths’ talents and develop them

2. To allow them to interact and enjoy themselves in a safe setting

3. To develop their artistic sensitivity and allow them to be productive by creating hand-made products

4. To help them escape misery through Art and Sports

5. To prevent and reduce the rate of delinquency

This club is an alternative for children who cannot afford to pay for extracurricular activities; it prevents them from wandering aimlessly on the streets.