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The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation

Who We Are

The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation

It is a foundation that includes a group of individuals from the area of The Higher Metn who possess scientific, practical, and social expertise in the fields that the foundation aims to train. Therefore, the goal was to unify these efforts together in order to establish the The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation.

The idea behind creating "The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation" was to focus on vocational, artisanal, and creative work in order to support and develop the community by helping them keep up with progress and development through providing the necessary knowledge. The foundation also aims to assist those who wish to master a craft to enable them to earn a living, as practical training is crucial for enhancing competence based on the needs of the market in Lebanon in general and in the The Higher Metn region in particular.

The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation targets the majority of age groups and different educational levels in the community

The Higher Metn Artisan Logo

The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation is pleased to reveal its new logo, which symbolizes dedication, innovation and cooperation in all fields.

In Appearance

The logo means pluralism and diversity, individuals who derive their strength from their diverse roots in science, culture, and creativity.
The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation mission is to provide knowledge to the members of society and empowering them.
The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation is like the oak and the pine. There are no limits to his horizons, which he exists to achieve for the benefit of the individual.
We build with people for a better society.

In Color

Yellow is associated with sunlight and hope and is a color that helps activate thinking processes and generate new ideas.
Dark blue color symbolizes professionalism, seriousness, and sincerity.

The Slogan

“We build” is a word that is easy to use and repeat, indicating that building people is the way to create a better society.

The Topic and Interests of The Higher Metn Artisan

As stated in the foundation's definition, its main focus is on the true wealth, which is the building of individuals and society by providing assistance in vocational, creative, and academic training. This indicates that its goal is to serve all segments of society, regardless of their educational, cultural, and professional levels. When it was established, it was decided to be a support and aid for those who wish to benefit from the experiences, courses, and training that it will provide. Therefore, the foundation's interests are divided between academic, professional, and vocational aspects.

Academic field:

- The academic aspect includes organizing courses that assist school students in their academic curricula and guide them in the process of choosing their academic specialization at the university level.
- Organizing courses to prepare university graduates for their journey into the workforce.
- Providing training courses to enhance the skills of employees in the private sector, educational institutions, and companies.

Vocational Field

Providing vocational training courses, such as:

- Nursing assistant
- First aid
- Secretarial training.
- Training courses on Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Computers and smartphones repair.
- Hairdressing and beauty.

Crafts:

Providing theoretical and practical craft courses for those interested in pursuing a trade, including but not limited to:

- Carpentry and furniture making.
- Mechanics.
- Electronics repair and maintenance.
- Electricity and Mechanics for Cars
- Tailoring and fashion design.
- Embroidery and Loom Weaving.

Offering courses in traditional crafts to contribute to preserving heritage, such as pottery making, glassblowing, engraving on copper, straw weaving, food processing, and making traditional sweets.

Therefore, it is necessary to develop an annual work schedule for "The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation" that includes free or low-cost training courses to facilitate access to knowledge and skills needed for a successful and fulfilling career. This would ensure that individuals are not burdened by heavy fees and can easily pursue their desired professions.

We will collaborate with recognized institutions and experts to conduct these courses, and to benefit from their experiences and provide accredited certificates to those who complete the courses. These courses will be divided into educational, vocational, and professional, as well as talent-building and cultural competitions.

The electronic library is an important element to achieve some activities and benefit members and visitors of the website (under construction) with historical information about the region and provide scientific references that benefit everyone when they refer to them, including quotations from plays and training on public speaking. Efforts are being made to gather sources of these books and their links.

Goals

Any work is not carried out without a purpose. Therefore, the goals of establishing "The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation" are numerous, but human development is the most important investment in society. Some of the goals of the foundation can be listed as follows:

Working on training community members who are willing to improve their practical skills.
Encouraging girls and women to participate in the job market.
Preserving the youth from deviance and protecting them from harmful temptations to the society.
Contribution to reducing the high unemployment rate prevalent in our Lebanese society.
Providing opportunities for people to pursue a trade and work in it.
Preserving some of the old crafts to keep them from becoming extinct.
Developing the character of young people and training them to take on responsibility.