Sports Detection & Talent Scouting
A national talent-scouting initiative in partnership with AFD, expanding LYT's ability to identify and support young Lebanese athletes across the country.
The programs putting Lebanese youth back in the game.
From peacebuilding in Bourj Hammoud to national public-health campaigns, every LYT program is designed with the community, measured against real outcomes, and built to last.
Where we work
LYT programs across Lebanon.
From Tripoli to Tyre, tap a pin on the map to see the program running there.
6 active programs
Tap a pin to focus
1
Bourj Hammoud · Mt. Lebanon
UNOPS, Bourj Hammoud
Social cohesion, community committees, sport-for-development training, sustainable management of local facilities.
2
Jisr el Wati · Beirut
UNOPS, Jisr el Wati
Peacebuilding through sport, with dedicated training for youth and women in advocacy and inclusive leadership.
3
Chiyah · Ain Remmene · Hadath · Saint Therese
We'am Project 2025
Six-month program for girls and young women (14–24) combining sport, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding.
4
Baabda · Mt. Lebanon
LYT Headquarters
Performance First Building, operations, training and coordination hub for all LYT programs.
5
Chouf & Iqlim · Mt. Lebanon / South
Emergency War Relief 2024
Distribution of essential supplies to displaced families across Bissaba, Zaarourieh, Wardaniyeh, Shheem, Darya and more.
6
National, all governorates
Sahtak Bi Idak
National public-health campaign with the French Embassy mobilising Lebanese Olympians and elite athletes across every region.
Ongoing programs
What we're delivering right now.
Active initiatives with confirmed partners, defined timelines, and measurable results in the field.
Live in the field
Active · 2025, 2027
Partner · UNOPS & Bourj Hammoud Municipality
UNOPS, Bourj Hammoud
UNOPS
Municipality of Bourj Hammoud
Strengthens community resilience and social cohesion through sport. Built around a Training-of-Trainers (TOT) model with strong municipal involvement, the program empowers local actors to design and lead inclusive sport, peacebuilding and community initiatives long after LYT moves on.
Key components
- Community committees managing programs and operations
- Capacity-building in sport-for-development, leadership and governance
- Social cohesion and peacebuilding events across Bourj Hammoud
- Facility management and operations training
- Gender-sensitive programming throughout
Partner · UNOPS & local stakeholders
UNOPS, Jisr el Wati
UNOPS
Local stakeholders
Activates communities through sports-based development and engagement, with a focus on empowering local actors to lead long-term change. Built in collaboration with the municipality and dedicated community committees.
Key components
- Formation of community committees
- Capacity-building in Sports for Development and Advocacy
- Social cohesion events, sport, youth engagement
- Facility management training
- Dedicated training for youth and women in inclusive leadership
Active · 2025, 2026
Active · 2025, 2027
Partner · French Embassy in Lebanon
Sahtak Bi Idak, national campaign
French Embassy in Lebanon
LBC media partner
A nationwide health, physical activity and mental wellbeing campaign for Lebanese youth, built around school partnerships, Lebanese athlete role models, and a sustained media presence.
Key components & highlights
- 8 large-scale regional sports activation events across Lebanon
- National TV exposure on LBC
- School partnerships and athlete-led talks & panels
- Monthly digital content across social media & TV
- Content aligned with global health awareness days
Girls & young women · 14–24
We'am Project 2025
LYT-led
Community partners
A six-month program focused on resilience, inclusion and social cohesion in sensitive areas of Greater Beirut. We'am brings together sport, entrepreneurship, conflict resolution and peacebuilding for girls and young women aged 14–24.
Impact & reach
- 40+ young women directly trained
- 4 community sports clinics established
- 400+ youth engaged across the program
- Sports coaching & leadership training, entrepreneurship & career skills
- Conflict resolution and peacebuilding curriculum
- Locations: Chiyah, Ain Remmeneh, Hadath, Saint Therese
Active · Jan 2025, Sep 2026
Recurring · Annual
Partner · Beirut Marathon Association
Beirut Marathon Fund Run
LYT is an official NGO partner of the Beirut Marathon's annual fund run. Proceeds go directly toward helping student-athletes pursue their education and continue their sporting careers.
Impact & Results
- 5K Fund Run · Nov 12, 2023
- Run For A Cause · March 27, 2022
- Recurring annual partnership funding student-athlete education
Partner · Surmeal & Salata
Athlete Nutrition Program
Since 2023, LYT has partnered with Surmeal, a Lebanon-based health and wellness clinic, to deliver tailored lunch and snack plans to LYT's young athletes. Each plan is customised based on BMI and a clinical health assessment.
Impact & Results
- Customised meal plans for student-athletes
- BMI & clinical health assessment per athlete
- Active since 2023, ongoing
Active · Since 2023
Ongoing
Partner · Sports Academy School (SAS)
Sports Education Scholarship
An ongoing scholarship program supporting student-athletes who balance rigorous academics with elite-level sport training. The scholarship covers fees for the most promising young Lebanese committed to the dual path.
Impact & Results
- Multi-year recurring scholarship
- Funded student-athletes balancing academics and elite training
- Pipeline of athletes from school to competitive sport
Committed & upcoming
What's next on the roadmap.
Programs confirmed with partners, launching soon.
Confirmed, launching
Bourj Hammoud Garden, Phase II
Operational management and maintenance of the Bourj Hammoud public garden, transforming the space into a year-round community hub.
Sahtak Bi Idak, Annual Series
Four annual public-health initiatives reaching every region of Lebanon, building on the campaign's first national rollout.
Programs archive
Past programs.
Completed projects from across our 18+ years of work in Lebanon.
Completed
Completed · 2024
Emergency War Relief 2024
During the 2024 escalation, LYT mobilised partners and volunteers to deliver mattresses, blankets, and essential supplies to displaced families across the south and Chouf, reaching Bissaba, Zaarourieh, Al-Wardaniyeh, Shheem, Darya, Anout, Civil Defense, Damour, Saadiyet, and more.
Aug 4
2020 · BEIRUT
Completed · Aug 2020
2020 · BEIRUT
Emergency Funds Relief, Beirut Port Explosion
Hours after the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, LYT mobilised an emergency fundraising campaign with US-based partner Urbi and Orbi. After assessing the needs of households in the affected areas, proceeds were distributed to the families most impacted by the blast, covering housing, medical, and basic-needs support. The partnership has since grown into a long-term sustainable relationship with 30+ regular donors.
CCT
2022, 2024
Completed · 2022–2024
2022, 2024
CCT Program
A multi-year community capacity and training program delivered in Mt. Lebanon in partnership with RMF (Royal Medical Fund). Completed in 2024.
Athletics
& Music
Completed
& Music
Athletics & Music Projects
A completed multi-discipline program delivered with Right To Play, combining athletic development and music education for young Lebanese.
Programs timeline
LYT through the years.
From the first scholarship in 2007 to a national public-health campaign in 2027.
2007
LYT founded
Zeina Mina and Dr. Georges Assaf launch Lebanese Young Talents.
2014, 2018
Sports Education Scholarship Program (SAS)
Multi-year scholarship support for student-athletes balancing academics and sport.
2022
Beirut Marathon partnership begins
LYT joins as an NGO partner for the Beirut Marathon's Run For A Cause.
2022, 2024
CCT Program with RMF
Community capacity and training program delivered in Mt. Lebanon.
2023
Surmeal & Salata partnership
Tailored athlete nutrition program launches.
2024
Emergency War Relief
LYT delivers essential aid to 20+ communities affected by the conflict.
2025
UNOPS multi-site partnership + We'am Project
Bourj Hammoud and Jisr el Wati programs launch. Right To Play–backed We'am program engages young women across Mt. Lebanon.
2025, 2027
Sahtak Bi Idak, national campaign
With the French Embassy, LYT brings a public-health-through-sport campaign to every region of Lebanon.
2026+
Sports Detection & Talent Scouting (AFD)
National talent-scouting initiative launches with AFD.