For Saeed Aboulqasem, farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a way of life. Growing up in Brak Al-Shati, Saeed spent his childhood roaming the fields his father tended, learning the rhythms of the land that would one day become his own. Today, he proudly carries on that legacy, managing the same farm his family has...
In Southern Libya, a powerful transformation is unfolding, shedding light on the long-overlooked need for inclusive education for children with disabilities. Educators and trainers are coming together, blending their expertise and dedication to create an education system that welcomes and supports every child, regardless of their abilities. At the forefront of this movement are the...
This is the story of how the Ghat community, with 9th-grader Nabila as a witness, turned challenges into opportunities for a brighter education. Thanks to EU Baladiyati, AICS, in collaboration with the EQUAL team (featuring Help Code, Première Urgence Internationale, Peaceful Change Initiative, and Pioneers for Development), and with support from the Ministry of Local...
“When I play the games in the Life Skills class, I learn about respect, cooperation, and how to be a good friend,” shares Shahid Mohammed Bashir, a 14-year-old student in the Life Skills programme in Ghat, Libya. Under the support of UNICEF Libya and funded by the EU through “Baladiyati” initiative, this program has become...
Twenty-one Southern Libyan municipalities will see substantial action to improve infrastructure, basic services and strengthen private sector development. The interventions are part of the EU-funded “Baladiyati” programme in cooperation with the Libyan Ministry of Local Governance. Since 2018, the programme has reached more than 3 million people in 27 Libyan municipalities, and is now expanding...
Mohamed Atta, a 13-year-old school student from Ajdabiya, eagerly awaits the end of the school day so he can play in the newly opened park in the city. “My dad was initially hesitant to let me go alone,” he shared, “but when I told him all my friends were there, he came with me and...
Located in the center of Bani Walid city, the Al-Jala school was established in 1973 and is considered to be one of the key educational facilities in the area, serving over 500 students. However, due to lack of resources, the school had not been renovated in decades, creating an unsafe environment for teachers and students....
Mona Abu Baker is a 22 year old Geography student at the University of Sabha. To earn a living, she sells different products through a service delivery on her Facebook page. The products are sourced from friends who bring them to her from Tripoli or Misurata. The financial benefits from this venture are modest, and Mona...
Butheina Alkosh is a 24 year old woman originally from Bani Walid who moved to Tripoli with her family in order to pursue her studies in medicine at the university. In November 2019 they went through a very stressful and traumatic experience when they had to leave everything behind and flee from Tripoli due to the bombings....
