Dar Al Mouaalmine Saida AND CRDP (Centre de Recherche et de Developpement Pedagogiques) to train 25 teachers in Scratch
CG Fund provided solar power, the networking infrastructure and the training. A five-week TIKANA – SCRATCH TRAINING course was conducted from February 2025 at the Teacher Training College in Saida. 25 teachers from 20 schools worked with two main trainers who delivered the course while four other trainers were responsible to follow up with the teachers. Each week the teachers followed a self-paced module asynchronously on their pace to discover the content, solve the activities, and learn scratch features and do practice exercises. It included an online weekly meeting with the teachers (synchronously) to follow up and answer all questions raised. Implementation was postponed due to the current situation in Lebanon. These newly trained teachers will introduce Scratch to the students at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. Schools: • Solar power and 20 computers for Kuwaitiya Public Intermediate School • Solar power and 10 computers for Ain El Helweh Public Elementary School • 20 computers for Islah 1 Public Intermediate School • Solar power for Marwanieh Public Secondary School • Solar power and 10 computers for Mieh w Mieh Public Intermediate School • Solar power and 10 computers for Mostapha El Zaatari Public Secondary School • 25 computers for Thuraya Fares Public Secondary School • Solar power and 20 computers for Anjelik Saliba Public Intermediate School • 16 computers for Maarouf Saad Public Intermediate School • Saida Mixed Primary Public Intermediate School • Dr Hikmat Al Sabakh Public Secondary School
CODE BRAVE to train 16 teachers in coding and robotics
CG Fund provided the training for public and semi-private school teachers in Saida, as well as • 16 computers for Maarouf Saad Public Intermediate School • Solar power and 20 computers for Kuwaitiya Public Intermediate School • Solar and 20 computers for Public Omaniya Public Intermediate School • 5 micro:bit kits for Semi-Private Makassed al Dawha Private School • 20 computers for Ajial Saida Semi-Private Intermediate School The 2022-2023 pilot project at Maarouf Saad Middle School gave 30 hours of training plus assistance from their trainers during their first 12 classroom hours to three teachers in coding and robotics. These teachers taught 210 students during the year. These are their comments: “When I entered the class and told the students that we were going to start learning coding, one of the students jumped over the chair because he heard about coding from neighbors and he didn’t have the chance to know it.” “I am so glad that my dream came true and someone looked at public schools’ teachers and students. I was always wondering why tech skills are kept just for private school students while public school students are the ones who also need more opportunities.” The pilot was such a success that it was followed in 2024 with a training program for 13 teachers from five public and semi-private schools in Saida: Kuwaitiya, Omaniya, Ajial Saida, Makassed al Dawha and Al Kayan. They had 36 hours of training followed by 13 live class coaching for 10 of the teachers who delivered an average of 20 sessions/student to 697 students, 51% who were girls, between Grades 3 and 8. The three LITE program teachers are estimated to have reached 600+ students. Code Brave’s curriculum included • Fundamentals of programming • Using block-based and text-based programming platforms to teach elementary and middle school students • Evidence based practices in K-12 computer science education • Integration of soft skills & internet safety Comment from a parent: “When parents in this area hear that a school like ours is giving coding classes and is competing with big private schools in Saida, and this is a free school, this gave a very big push for the school and the community around it. “ Comment from a student: “What I like most about Mrs. Sarah’s [coding] classes is that I’m learning new things. I’m very excited to find the solution to each thing.”
CG Fund Supports Creative Learning in Saida through Seenaryo Playkit
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving education in Lebanon, CG Fund is proud to support Seenaryo’s Playkit teacher training program in Saida. This initiative strengthens early childhood education by equipping teachers with innovative, creative tools for the classroom. The Seenaryo Playkit is a mobile application and training program designed for educators teaching children aged 3–8. It promotes creative learning through music, storytelling, movement, and play transforming how young children experience education. With the support of CG Fund, 20 teachers from five public schools in Saida will participate in a 4 day teacher training workshop on May 2, 3, 9, and 16. These sessions will provide practical skills and confidence to introduce play-based teaching in their classrooms. By investing in programs like Seenaryo Playkit, CG Fund continues to ensure that learning in Lebanon is not only accessible but also engaging, inclusive, and inspiring. Together, we’re creating classrooms where children thrive through creativity and play.
Empowering Youth Through Technology: 100 Computers Distributed to Beirut Schools
In March 2025, CG Fund took a meaningful step to enhance digital access for students by distributing 100 computers across five public schools in Beirut (20 computers per school). This initiative is part of our broader mission to promote equal access to education and digital literacy for all. Students in these schools began participating in a series of 40 sessions focused on basic computer skills. These sessions will cover essential digital tools, microsoft office, and foundational tech knowledge that today’s students need to thrive. In today’s world, education cannot wait. As technology becomes more integrated into every aspect of life, access to digital tools and skills is essential. Through this initiative, CG Fund is investing in the future of Lebanon’s youth, helping them gain the confidence and competence needed for education, employment, and innovation. This project reflects CG Fund’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in Lebanon through education, capacity-building, and innovation. We believe that by empowering students with technology today, we are helping shape a more equitable tomorrow.
CG Fund Launched Coding & Scratch Training for Teachers from Marginalized Communities
CG Fund has launched a new training program in collaboration with BMB Smart. The initiative offers 20 sessions on coding with Micro:bit and Scratch for 15 teachers working in marginalized communities. The goal is to expand digital literacy in Lebanon by helping teachers bring coding into their classrooms in a simple, practical, and engaging way. This program empowers teachers and promotes equal access to digital learning. CG Fund continues to contribute to education development in Lebanon by investing in STEM education and teacher development, offering real tools for change in marginalized groups.
CGFL Educational Giving
Dear CG Fund Lebanon Supporters, This year for Giving Tuesday, your donations will support the work CG Fund Lebanon has been doing since 2021. The need is great as the economic situation continues to affect nearly everyone living in Lebanon, and with the threat of a war, it looks even grimmer. An eight-year-old student today will be a job seeker in ten years, if she is able to complete her education. CG Fund Lebanon has been focused on the plight of the Lebanese public schools which are at great risk of failing to educate the future generations. Your help is needed to bring the next generation into the future by promoting digital transformation. To do so, these schools need: • Computers since the ones they have are too old to support coding and robotics. • Solar power since the cost of diesel for generators is both too expensive and unsustainable. • Teachers trained to teach coding and robotics. Here are ways that your contribution can help: HOW MUCH WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE? $5000 solar installation $500 train teachers to teach coding and robotics $300 refurbished laptops $120 one robotics kit $50 supplement one teacher’s salary Click here to donate.
Critical Humanitarian Assistance Impact
About the program CG Fund reached out to over 40 Lebanese NGOs and their beneficiaries through its Critical Humanitarian Assistance by making donations to fund: $ 1000 food distibution donated to 7 NGOs $ 10000 general donationsdonated to 20 NGOs $ 10000 supporting educationdonated to 3 NGOs $ 1000 Medical and COVID Reliefdonated to 6 NGOs $ 10000 Supplementing salaries of teachers and staff donated to 6 NGOs $ 1000 Generator maintenance & discounts on purchases of generators donated to 11 NGOs $ 1000 Jeyetna Festivaldonated to 1 NGOs $ 1000 Afghan Refugee Supportdonated to 1 NGOs