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 | 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...
by brantstew | Jul 23, 2014 | education, hope, lebanon, refugees, syria, syrianrefugees
It’s been about a year since I started this blog, and nearly as long since I last updated it. Although I haven’t been posting much, my efforts in Lebanon have not ceased, and I’m continuing to film for my documentary on education and working to provide...
by brantstew | Sep 16, 2013 | beirut, education, hope, lebanon, refugees, stories, syria
A lot has happened since my last blog entry. Please forgive me for my neglect, and please afford me some time to provide you with, what I hope will be, some sobering statistics and imagery. Three weeks ago a very important event occurred. Another child crossed one of...
