What is reflected in all of PPMs concerns is the fact that we strive for perpetual ‘positive’ peace and not just the ending of violence. In this sense our campaigns aim at the creation of what we perceive to be more mature societies built on humanism and social justice. Within this quest we address individuals, talk to groups, lobby governments and global actors which then results in a broad scope of activities ranging from training to publications.

This project aims at bringing youth from different confessions together, to collaborate in a creative process that will result in messages about conflict and peace. Through the prisme of hip hop (rap/breakdance/graffiti), they can express themselves, voice their concerns, and become a messenger for the Lebanese youth – ideally a messenger of peace.

In partnership with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the Permanent Peace Movement (PPM) conducts civic education and advocacy program that aim to achieve the following objectives:

1.) increase understanding among participants of democratic principles and the role of citizens and civil society in the formal, democratic decision making process;
2.) strengthen participants’ ability to identify policies and issues needing change and to organize and influence policy-making through advocacy and citizen action;
3.) increase participants’ ability to engage in cross-sectarian civic discussion and advocacy; and
4.) strengthen the capacity of CSOs to promote grassroots citizen participation in democratic political processes.

The project aims at social empowerment of youths (15-18 years) through the realization of their participation rights. This should lead to their active participation and their involvement in all decision affecting them in the family, at schools, in institutions and in social life.

The project relies on advocacy, in addition to capacity building of non governmental organizations that work with youth at large.

PPM is delivering conflict resolution worksops in six uniiversities (Haigazian, Lebanese University, Universite St. Joseph, Sagesse University, Universite Esprit Kaslik, American University Beirut) throughout Lebanon. The goal of these workshops is to provide essential tools to prevent conflicts in universities, that may lead to national conflicts . At the end of each training, a students' needs form will be collected in order to continue with them the second year with a progressive training according to their needs.

The Permanent Peace Movement will hold a seven days workshop in the Baddawi, Nahr al Bared, al Jaleel, Shatila, Mar Elias, Ain al Hilweh, Rashidieh and Qassmieh Palestinian camps. Each workshop will include 12-15 youths. During each workshop, a trainer will be present to discuss topics related to peer support training, participation, planning and the setting up and sustainability of youth groups. This will empower youth and help them to develop their own ideas; carry out their own initiatives regarding community based projects and allow them to conduct activities with young children and their peers.

The project focuses on a proliferation of children rights, with a particular focus on Lebanon’s Hermel region.

The projects aimes at 1.) The improvement of basic physical conditions in schools (with a special emphasis on water and sanitary hygiene) 2.) Enhancement of school administrators’ and teachers’ educational, pedagogical and managerial capacity and skills (supported by provision of sets of selected curriculum-related materials, educational toys for young children and libraries) 3.) Mobilisation of the community initiative using schools as entry points towards a more interested and committed participation of parents, local authorities and NGOs in promoting local development.