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SNOW Session at St Francois d’Assise School Menjez

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On the 9th of September 2022, a SNOW session was held in Menjez at St Francois d’Assise School belonging to the Franciscans order. Thirty-nine students from the village and surrounding villages attended the session focusing on climate change, renewable energy, and water.

A lot of questions and answers allowed the students to better understand the challenges facing humanity. Ms. Souad Saad the Elementary principal attended the session and actively participate.
A field visit to Menjez museum, Menjez fortress let the students discover the historical richness of the area with Ms. Samia Karam the curator of the museum

SNOW program is supported and funded by the European Union.

Al Hima Magazine 5th Issue

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This edition of Al Hima magazine weaves together inspiring stories of nature conservation and community resilience, highlighting how Lebanon is being stitched back to life—one Hima at a time. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues its mission to preserve the country’s natural heritage by empowering local communities. A cornerstone of this effort is the BioConnect project, funded by the European Union, which has achieved three national firsts: Lebanon’s first natural park (Upper Matn), first geological park (Shouf-Jezzine), and first endowment Hima (Btekhnay).

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