Damour – 2003
History
Towards the end of his life, a man from the region of Damour entrusts his family with land which bore an unfinished building of three floors, with intentions to make a center for charity. After much discussion, the beneficiaries approached arcenciel and put forward the use of the inherited property for a period of 25 years with the aim of making a social center concentrating on the inhabitants of Damour. The contract was officially signed between arcenciel and the beneficiaries on September, 2003.
The idea was to bring back the people who had fled the village after the massacre of 1976 and have them work on site. Work on the building was done by laborers from Damour and its surrounding areas, in respect to the institutional image of arcenciel. The association has always intended that center employees be residents of the Damour area and its vicinity.
Key Dates
2004 : opening of a rainbow club whith various activities (tennis, billiards, gymnastics, games, library ...)
2004 : opening of a physiotherapy clinic
2005 : opening of a dental clinic
2011 : Development of activities and exhibitions for the brocante antiques center
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The activity of the brocante was gradually developed starting 2011. Donated pieces are renewed and transformed into vintage items then sold to vintage furniture and antiquities lovers. Apart from furniture, there are chandeliers, clocks, antique furniture, antique objects, and friendly vintage knick-knacks.
Sister NGO himaya occupies the second floor of the center in Damour where it has established its resiliency center. The center also houses the organization "Caritas" which provides medical and paramedical services.
On the second floor, a versatile hall is reserved for conferences or social occasions which would unite the people of the village. The most developed activities at the center of Damour are for young people. This has not only helped create a social link between people, but also to channel the energy of young people into activities that are both fun and educational.
Facilities and activities
Health program
- general Medicine
- analysis Centre
- orthopaedic Centre
- dental Office
- physiotherapy
- distribution of technical aids
Social program
- social monitoring and home visits
- social Store
- brocante activity
- assistance to people with disabilities
Youth Program
- fun activities (billiards, table football, board games, etc.)
- sports (sports ground, table tennis)
- educational activities (computer courses, language courses, tutoring, various training)
- cultural activities (library, conferences ...) and artistic activities (music lessons, circus school)
- carpentry and electronics workshop
