by brantstew | Jan 10, 2017 | communitybuilding, education, lebanon, refugees, syria, syrianrefugees, tripoli
I decided this past year to move back to Lebanon, to establish more roots, and to spend my time growing and shaping Sadalsuud into an organization that will be sustainable and effective moving forward into the coming years. My initial passion here was focused on...
by brantstew | Jul 2, 2015 | education, refugees
Sometimes when I look back at my path in Lebanon, all I can manage to see is a tightly knit series of random and fortuitous connections. In fact, one reason why I love Beirut is because of its dynamic nature, one where personal connections are very easily formed. I...
by brantstew | Feb 6, 2015 | beirut, education, hope, lebanon, refugees, syria, syrianrefugees
Last summer, I asked you all for donations in order to help get Syrian children back into school. Many of you responded, and your generosity and support was greater than I expected. Unfortunately, my plans to get these children enrolled in school were hindered by...
by brantstew | Jan 16, 2015 | beirut, education, hope, lebanon, refugees, syria, syrianrefugees
My journey in Lebanon has been an interesting one, full of surprises and adaptation. But I guess these are two things this country is known for, and manages to mete out with extreme frequency. When I started coming here I had no idea what would be in store for me, and...