The Golden Rule and the Value of Interfaith Dialogue

The Golden Rule and the Value of Interfaith Dialogue

July 28, 2015 Ashley al-Saliby BEIRUT: It was the first day of Ramadan*, and a veiled Sunni woman smiled affectionately at her husband from her front row seat in a crowded room. He was wrapping up a panel discussion with Christian leaders, and he had one more...
Persecuted Iraqi and Syrian Children Given a Day of Fun

Persecuted Iraqi and Syrian Children Given a Day of Fun

June 25, 2015 Ashley al-Saliby BEIRUT: It is a unique beauty in the world, anywhere in the world, to observe the exuberance, laughter, and singing of children. That same beautiful sight becomes especially meaningful when an observer knows the tragedies and tumult the...
Like a Cedar in Lebanon

Like a Cedar in Lebanon

June 10, 2015 Ashley al-Saliby “…The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to...
Update on Refugee Status in Lebanon

Update on Refugee Status in Lebanon

THE SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS After five years of brutal conflict, the crisis in Syria continues to create immense suffering. According to the Syrian Centre for Policy Research, fatalities linked to the war have now reached 470,000 people. [1] Syria is also currently home...
Reflections on 2014 National Day..

Reflections on 2014 National Day..

The celebrations of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties lasted well beyond April 22nd. Here Dr. Nabil Costa, the National Coordinator, and others reflect on the highlights of the last month. When asked why we should care for special needs...