Regional learning on graduation approach programming: Lessons learned for implementation in Lebanon and the region

ABSTRACT

To enhance knowledge on how self-reliance and empowerment can be improved for displacement-affected youth in Lebanon, the Durable Solutions Platform (DSP) has developed this learning brief drawing lessons learned from the region on youth, self-reliance, and integrated graduation programming. This brief is part of the Capable, Hopeful, Accepted, Safe and Engaged Youth (CHASE) project, led by DRC Lebanon in partnership with Al Majmoua and Fair Trade Lebanon. The brief focuses on a number of thematic areas within the graduation approach that were identified together with CHASE project partners in February 2022: namely, the role of integrated programming and mentorship on youth empowerment (mainly through integrating protection components with livelihood interventions), youth access to finance and youth involvement in livelihoods in rural areas