Ripples of Happiness | "Cultural Cross" project by LRC team - Lebanon

"Cultural Cross" is a project initiated by university-level volunteers of the Lebanese Red Cross, Youth Department in Tripoli in part of the "Ripples of Happiness" program by INJAZ Lebanon. Mission: "Cultural Cross" project places primary emphasis on resolving the conflict and tension between the Syrian refugees in Tripoli, North Lebanon and their host communities in Tripoli. The project is committed to teaching and reinforcing positive interactions between the two parties in order to overcome violence. It will also help create constructive communication between Lebanese and Syrian youth to reach common grounds, mutual understanding, and accepting one another. "Cultural Cross" project is competing in the "Ripples of Happiness" regional competition. "Ripples of Happiness" is an educational program that is jointly developed by the Coca-Cola Foundation and INJAZ Al-Arab with primary emphasis on social responsibility, entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, and workplace readiness. Students learn fundamental business and economic concepts, explore career interests and opportunities, and learn important principles of work readiness. During visits to classrooms, volunteers serve as role models.