Lutte Classes for beginners every Saturday at Peace of Art center by Mr. Hussein Khalil .

Friday 12/01/2018

Peace of Art civil trainers " Omar Yehya" & " Amira Cheaib attended a training organized by "Search For Common ground" on conflict resolution issues, as part of the program titled " Let's Sit & Talk" at Chtaura Park Hotel.

at Peace of Art, our main goal is to Empower Youth in North Bekaa to participate in creating a more peaceful, developed

society, through fighting discrimination, Capacity Building, spreading peace and acceptance toward other, and raising awareness on human rights, by using Art as a tool to meet 7 of the main Sustainable development goals:

1- No Poverty 4- quality education 5- Gender Equality 8- Good Jobs and economy growth 10-Reduced Inequalities 16- Peace & justice 17- partnerships for the goals.

Guitar classes with the talented guitarist "Chady Hijazi" every Sunday at PoA center .

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Ms. Celine Moyrod the country director of the United Nations Development Program has visited PoA center , and met Dr Mehdi Yehya the founder of PoA and Miss Vera Mawla the president, and discussed many possible ways for future collaboration.

Saturday, 7th of October 2017

a group of students , doing their Masters in Migration Studies at the Lebanese American University (LAU) came to Baalbeck (ActionAid office) to meet a group of Peace of Art members, holding a focus group regarding PoA work with Refugees, lebanese youth (and host communities), students were very excited about PoA work and encouraged us to continue our mission, spreading Peace and social cohesion through Art and music.

watch the full interview with Dr. Mahdi Yahya ( founder of Peace of Art organization ) on NBN channel , the full video is available on Peace of Art youtube channel.

PoA members and local stakeholders from North Bekaa are discussing together how they can prevent, manage conflicts and act as agent of change to contribute to social stability in their communities.

They are currently attending the Mechanism for Social Stability (#MSS) retreat in #Zahleh.

The MSS workshops are organized by the UNDP Lebanon Host Communities Support Programme

Saturday: 24/3/2018,

An interview held by Matrix FM 103.5 -a local radio- with Dr. Mehdi Yehya, founder of "Peace of Art " Academy, Yehya talked about the importance of the organization in Al Beqaa region on both artistic and cultural fields in addition to the future projects and plans of the center,also its role in strengthening the youth's and women's capacities in the community.

Tuesday:27/3/2018,

During the International Theater Day,Peace of Art transformed an old room to a small theater to encourage the lovers of this art in north Beqaa' region to continue with it and that by setting up new theater shows in the near future.

Monday: March 26,

Peace of Art board members participated in the PISCCA program,organized by the French Embassy in their offices in Beirut, the training sessions intended for employees and volunteers of Lebanese NGOs.

Those formations,taught in English,covered many interesting subjects.

Broummana 29/30 March ,2018

Peace of Art participated in "Alkhilwa" program organized by the Institute for Women's Studies in the Arab World at the Lebanese American University.We discuss, the definition of the organizations to the context of women,the importance of the political participation of women,advocacy mechanism for human rights,and studying the needs of the organizations.

Thursday:April 26,

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) donated some music instruments to Peace of Art .These instruments help the vulnerable kids who are in need for them.

An article by the founder of PoA-Dr.Mahdi Yahya-on the European Endowment for democracy website,talking about Peace of Art organization and the importance of the "Art Agaisnt Discrimination" initiative.

The link of the article: www.democracyendowment.eu

April,2018

The founder of Peace of Art, Mr. Mehdi Yehya, visited the headquarter of "Action Against Hunger" international organization during the MENA Leadership Academy in Madrid-Spain organised by Konard Adenauer Stiftung in order to know more about the functions of civil society organizations in democratic society and the project management of NGOs.

Saturday:28/4/2018,

Peace of Art band played live music during the poetry evening organised by "Modern International School" and "Saabt Baalbeck AL Thaqafi" celebrating the twentieth annual commemoration of the death of the famous Arab poet Nizar Qabbani.

May 1,2018:

PoA musicians played divert music during the opening of the Regional Conference titled "Financing Education 2030" ,the conference was held under the patronage of his excellency the minister of education,Mr.Marwan Hmeda, at "Le Commodor" hotel.

An interview with Dr. Mahdi Yahya the founder of Peace of Art on Fame FM-a local radio- with the interviewer Sharbel Saadé.the latter talked about the organization and its importance on the caltural and artistic fields,also its activities in the near future.

Monday:14/5/2018

Peace of Art band participated in the opening of the fourth Book Fair organized by the Modern International School ,in cooperation with "Book Post",under the patronage of the interviewer "Zahi Wahbi".During this ceremony,Peace of Art musicians played some music.

Friday 04/05/2018

Peace of Art organized "Art And Heritage" festival in Hayakel Baalbek Hall in the presence of more than 500 people from Baalbeck Hermel of Art and.PoA band played some traditional music then some dancers group performed Dabke -a traditional dance-heritage. Finally, Mr.Mehdi Yehya and Ms.Vera Mawla honoured some of Baalbeck people who had a significant impact on the improvement of the region's culture and art.

During the International Heritage Day in 17/5/2018,

PoA band participated in Venus Temple in Baalbeck to celebrate this occasion, in collaboration with Safe Side organization, and under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture-Directorate of Antiquities, through several traditional music that shows the engagement of Lebanese people with their homeland.

Monday:21/05/2018,

"Peace of Art" hosted the Irish guitar player "Dan Whelan", for a whole week, under the program of International exchange of musicians and experiences between the centre and the European Union countries. Many workshops was organized for "Dan" in and outside the centre.

This activity comes as the first rock to build the artistic and cultural fields' cooperation between "Peace of Art" and the European Community.

3 young talented children musicians won the video compitition organized by PoA centre May2018. The winners was awarded as follow :

-first prize :Elissar Kbar (classical guitar)

- second prize:Louminisa Soukarieh (blin flute)

-third prize:Perla Rbah (flute).

Thursday,14/6/2018:

Peace of Art members participated in the training camp organised by USJ University (Université Saint Joseph) under the program "Operation 7éme Jour" in Taanayel which hosted local and international NGOs. the training focused on camp management mechanisms and peace education.

Saturday,23/06/2018,

Peace of Art band performed infront of a huge crowd in the music festival (fête de la musique) organized by L'institue Francais in Tyre. The festival aims to promote the touristic cities and places in Lebanon.

Saturday,23/06/2018,

PoA band took part in the music festival (fête de la musique) in Sidon city organised by L'institute Francais to encourage the touristic movement in Sidon.

Peace of Art's band participated in the cultural festival organised by "Motada Al Fan wal Thakafa" in Hermel. The festival aimed to break the setreotype of Hermel region and to encourage the talented youth in the artistic-cultural fields in Beqaa.

We believe in Youth’s power to make a change, and in their role to create a better society as the future leaders. That's why Peace of Art has created a platform and a safe space for lebanese youth to build their capacities, interact and grow their skills.

On Youth's International Day, Peace of Art's team will be more committed to encourage youth and stand by their side in order to bring them the best opportunities.

Ms. Vera Mawla the president of Peace of Art had participated within the "Youth Leaders of Civil Society" program in the Middle East and North Africa organized by Cairo center of Human Rights' researches and Norwegian People Aid from September 1 till September 15.

Vera was chosen with 17 other civil activists to join this program.

, Cairo Center of Human Rights' researches is a non governmental organization that have many headquarters in Tunisia, Geneva, Brussels and Cairo also it has an advisor capacity in the Economic and Social council of the United Nations.

Sunday, 02/09/2018:

Peace of Art band performed in the event organised by Baalbeck International Symposium in cooperation with Baalbeck Union of Manicipalities and the presence of more than 36 foreign sculptor at Palmera hotel.

The band performed heritage songs to emphasize on the rich cultural-artistc history in Baalbeck.

Peace of Art NGO team, had been selected to join "Visualize 2030": a unique data camp on "Sustainable Development Goals" in the Arab region organized by the Arab Development Portal, UNDP.

Sunday, September 9, 2018:

Peace of Art has organized a big event in the presence of more than a five hundred person and many stakeholders from Baalbeck-Hermel region to celebrate the closing ceremony of "Art Against Discrimination" initiative funded by the European Endowment for Democracy.

the event included:

- A speech for the founder of Peace of Art, Dr. Mehdi Yehya, about the importance of the program in creating common space for youth to communicate with each other regardless of their differences. Also he emphasize on the continuous work of the organization in developing youth in the region and being an effective people in their community.

-Performance of PoA band with the Iraqi band "Rondo " .

-Displaying a short film produced by the Participant of the initiative, (production class).

-Exhibition of some photos taken by the Participants in photography class, during the initiative.

-diverse arts shows for PoA students.

-Dance show for the participants in the Summer Art Camp.

The ceremony ended by gratuitous of all the volunteers and employees who helped in the arrangement of the event.

Mr. Mahdi Yahya attended the press conference in Brussels-Belgium which is organized by the European Endowment for Democracy tomorrow in the European Parliament on the International Day of Democracy. Dr. Mehdi gave a speech at the parliament about the importance of "Peace of Art" project in spreading the values of democracy and youth inclusion.

Friday 21/09/2018:

Abaad organization sealed its program in collaboration with Peace of Art association which aimed to train a group of youth on gender equality. The groyp had made a play that present the actual equality between the two sexes in North Beqaa region. At the end of the event, the National Educational Scout at Labwa had received a musical instruments in the presence of the founder of Peace of Art dr. Mehdi Yehya and the representative of Abaad Mrs. Bissane Soukarieh.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018:

Peace of Art members participated in "Advocacy Campaign" training organized by the Lebanese-American University (LAU). The training was about advocacy campaign management and strategic planning.

Thursday, October 11th, 2018:

The president of Peace of Art organization Miss Vera Al Mawla was interviewed on Sawt Lobnan radio (93.3).

Miss Mawla shed the light on the future projects of the organization as well as the music academy and how it help in developing youth in the region.

Friday,October 10,2018:

Peace of Art members participated in"Writing Proposals and Problem Analysis" training organized by the Institute of Women's Studies at the Lebanese American University (LAU).

October20,2018

Peace of art organization organized a free Robotics workshop at its centre in Al Fakiha.

This workshop aimed to satisfy students inquisitiveness in this field and develop their analytic skills.

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Peace of art members participated in the training camp organized by DELTA association for 3 days.

The camp focused on developing the participant's communicational and social skills.

Mr. Mahdi yahya, the founder of Peace of Art, participating in the MENA Leadership Program organized by Konras Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Tunisia where he presented his project of developing Peace of Art's work and moving it to the next level.

1st November, 2018- Vera Mawla, the president of Peace of Art participated in the discussion organized by the Institute of Women Studies in the Arab World IWSAW for young future leaders, that was held in the Lebanese American University LAU- Beirut. The panel hosted MP MS. Paula Yacoubian, Author and Activist Ms. Joumana Haddad, and the Director of the Arab Institute for Human Rights in Lebanon Dr. Joumana Merhy, who served as panelists along with the human rights activist and Lawyer Manar Zaiter as the moderator of the panel entitled "Breaking Down Barriers: Women and Political Participation". The panel discussion was held in collaboration with the LAU Human Rights Club- 2017/2018 within the context of "Equality for Everyone: Gender Reform from Grassroots to Government" project.

Peace of Art members participated in the training camp "Visualize 2030" organized by Arab Development Portal within the initiative of the United Nations Program with 50 youth from 13 different Arabic countries for 5 days in Beirut, to produce data driven visual products that express their visions for the region's future and how they visualize it in 2030, with focus on the goals of sustainable development

Based on our beliefs in the important role of people with special needs in our community, and the importance of merging them in the civil society, we started Free music classes for them at our center, so they can express themselves through art and music.

Mr. Mahdi Yahya had been interviewed on TL(Tele Liban) TV. Yehya talked about the organization's work and activities

and it's importance in developing the local community.

Friday,November 23rd,2018:

Peace of Art organization revived the 75th Lebanese Independence day in an event organized in Ras_Baalbeck by Ras_Baalbeck's high school directory. The event was attended by colonel Ali Akil, in addition to the educational staff and highschool students. The event started with the performance of POA band of the Lebanese national anthem, followed by a speech by the highschool's director Mr. Ziad Nassif who praised on the important role the Lebanese army plays, as well as a speech by the Priest of Ras_Baalbeck Pere Ibrahim Naamo who emphasized on the significance of preserving the Lebanese independency. The celebration ended with the musical performance of POA's band in addition to a folkloric dance performed by Al-Khayyal ensemble.

Sunday,November 25th,2018:

Peace of Art organization hosted a group of volunteers from DELTA association within “CHIPS” program that aims to raise awareness between youth About drugs danger, the program is funded by the lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs, for a whole day full of recreational awareness activities at Peace of Art center.

The event started by a welcome song by PoA band than a speech of the founder of Peace of Art dr. Mehdi Yehya who talked about the goals and mission of the ngo, and a speech of Mrs. Eva Dbouk followed by mural painting activities that spotted the light on the importance of art in pulling out youth from social deviation. The event ended by a folklorik dance by Al Khayal Band.

This activity considered to be a step toward a real involvement in the youth awareness journey through art about social problems challenging them.

Peace of Art members participated in the Photo Competition ”Snap for human rights” organized by the European Union in Lebanon. One of our photos has been selected by the jury for the finals with 9 other photos, and was displayed in the photo exhibition at "Antwork" - Beirut on Monday, December 10th, 2018.

P.S: these photos was produced by our students within "Art Against Discrimination" project implemented by "Peace of Art organization" and funded by the European Endowment for Democracy.

Peace of Art band performed in the event organised by "Abaad" and "Creadel" organisations under the patronage and the presence of the Minister of Agriculture Mr. "Ghazi Zaayter" to celebrate in the International Day of Rural Woman entitled "The Rural Woman and her Role in the Sustainable Development and Family Well Fair-Perspective and Challenges" at the Social and Cultural centre-Dar Al Imam-AlFakiha.

Peace of Art association believes in the importance of shedding light on women's roles in various spheres; socially, economically, politically..; This step is considered to be a very important and efficient step on track of operationalization of women actions.

Miss Vera Mawla (president of Peace of Art) headed to Morocco, to participate in the Youth Forum in the Arab Region organized by UNFPA and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Kingdom of Morocco as well as the Mediterranean Forum for Youth - Morocco/ FOMEJE. The forum aims to set and advance the youth agenda and promote youth, peace and development in Arab states, bringing together young people; as well as, ministries, parliamentarians and other decision makers interested and engaged in youth affairs.

Sunday, December 23rd,2018:

Peace of Art band had inaugurated the resto-pub "Tarras" at Al-Ain country with some oriental melodies in the presence of nearly 50 people from the region.

This activity comes from our belief in the importance of supporting all the new projects in Al-Bekaa, which aims to give a beautiful picture about the northern Bekaa region and improve its economic situation.

The Social and Cultural Committee in Al-Ain region organized free Drawing Workshops at Peace Of Art Center for youth between 14 and 25 for 3 months done by The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Social Affairs in cooperation with Al-Ain Municipality and Permanent Peace Movement NGO and funded by the United Kingdom.

This activity titled "Mechanism of Social Stability" comes within the framework of supporting and developing the hosting Lebanese Communities .

The Social and Cultural Committee in Al-Ain region organized free Photography Workshops at Peace Of Art Center for youth between 14 and 25 for 3 months done by The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Social Affairs in cooperation with Al-Ain Municipality and Permanent Peace Movement NGO and funded by the United Kingdom.

This activity titled "Mechanism of Social Stability" comes within the framework of supporting and developing the hosting Lebanese Communities .