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Campus \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re Beirut 2025: Building Local Solutions for Global Crises<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n\n
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From October 20 to 23, 2025, Bioforce and the Saint Joseph University of Beirut\u2019s School of Social Work will host the first Campus \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re in Lebanon \u2014 a week-long event uniting humanitarian and development professionals to strengthen locally led responses to today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s crises.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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International crises and local impact: how can we prepare?<\/h2>\n\t\t

Since the operationalization of localization-focused humanitarian responses in Lebanon, significant progress has been achieved in reshaping how crises are managed and addressed. Capacity-strengthening initiatives, tailored to crisis-affected areas, have become a key driver in embedding this approach, ensuring that interventions are contextualized and aligned with the needs of affected communities. This evolution enhances the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of humanitarian and development programming.<\/p>\n

The Campus \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re aims to serve as a collective platform for reflection and dialogue on Lebanon\u2019s increasingly complex and multifaceted crises. Situated at the heart of a fragile and volatile region, Lebanon offers a unique space to share experiences, foster multi-stakeholder engagement, and confront common challenges, ensuring that humanitarian and development action remains accountable to, and guided by, the priorities, vulnerabilities, and aspirations of affected populations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A week of free trainings and side events<\/h2>\n\t\t
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The side events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

MONDAY<\/strong> – OPENING CONFERENCE: <\/strong>Lebanon at the Heart of the Regional Humanitarian Ecosystem. A shared space for dialogue, connection, and collective reflection.<\/p>\n

MONDAY<\/strong> MARKET PLACE & HUMANTIARIAN POP-UP\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe Marketplace aims to provide a space for CSOs to showcase their initiatives, exchange good practices, foster networking.<\/p>\n

TUESDAY<\/strong> TED talk: YOUTH AND CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThis TED Talk will highlight how young people and CSOs are shaping solutions, fostering dialogue, and contributing to more inclusive and sustainable community responses.<\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/strong> ROUND TABLE: MOBILISING AND SHARING LOCAL RESOURCES FOR GREATER IMPACT<\/strong>
\nIn Lebanon\u2019s context of declining \u00a0international aid and growing needs, mobilizing and sharing local resources is vital. This round table will explore practical ways for stakeholders to leverage local assets,\u00a0 <\/span>foster partnerships and locally led response.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tDownload the programme<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bioforce: preparing for crises here and abroad<\/h2>\n\t\t

Bioforce is an international French organization recognized as a global leader in humanitarian training and capacity strengthening. Since its creation in 1983, Bioforce has been committed to empowering humanitarian and development actors to respond effectively and responsibly to crises.<\/p>\n

Each year, more than 3,000 people\u2014both international and national professionals\u2014benefit from Bioforce\u2019s diverse training and support programs. These include diploma courses designed to build a strong pool of skilled humanitarian professionals; short continuing training courses that enhance and broaden professional competencies to meet the evolving challenges of the humanitarian sector; and tailor-made training and support solutions developed to meet the specific needs of organizations and their teams.<\/p>\n

Operating across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Bioforce works to ensure that every intervention contributes to principled, sustainable, and locally led humanitarian action. Whether preparing tomorrow\u2019s humanitarian workers or supporting those already engaged on the ground, Bioforce helps build skilled, resilient, and accountable actors who make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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School of Social Work (Ecole sup\u00e9rieure de travail social) \u2013 Saint Joseph University of Beirut<\/h2>\n\t\t

The School of Social Work (ESTS) is a higher education institution for social work, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ). Founded in 1948 under the name of Lebanese School of Social Training and recognized as a \u201cpublic utility\u201d by the Lebanese State, the School obtained a change of name to School of Social Work on September 1, 2025, by Decree No. 1025. It delivers Bachelor, Master, PhD and Professional diplomas in social work-related fields.<\/p>\n

ESTS maintains national-level collaborations with both the public and associative sectors and conducts research on a range of social issues to develop innovative professional practices and contribute to the shaping of national social policies through pilot projects rooted in the Lebanese context.
\nIt also develops international partnerships in the areas of training, research, and action-oriented projects. Since 2024 a joint project with Bioforce was launched to deliver a University Diploma on \u201cHumanitarian Crises, Solidarities and International Cooperation\u201d with the support of the Department of International Cooperation of Monaco\u2019s Government.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A week to collectively build responses to current and future crises<\/h2>\n\t\t

For one week, the Campus \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re will bring together humanitarian and development actors to exchange ideas, share experiences, and reflect on Lebanon\u2019s role in the regional ecosystem. The program will include training on partnership and fundraising, inclusive community engagement, and the use of artificial intelligence in humanitarian action, offering participants practical tools and innovative perspectives. Alongside these sessions, side events will create spaces for dialogue on the mobilisation of local resources and the engagement of youth and civil society organizations, highlighting their role as key drivers of locally led change. The Campus \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re aims to inspire dialogue, strengthen collaboration, and promote sustainable, community-driven solutions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When and Where Will It Take Place?<\/h2>\n\t\t

\ud83d\udccd Beirut, Lebanon<\/strong>
\nSaint Joseph University of Beirut, Faculty of Humanities Ramez G. Chagoury, Lebanese School of Social Work, Campus of Humanities, Building C, 5th Floor<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 October 20\u201323, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.00-16.00 Training Sessions
\nThursday 9.00-12.00 Round Table
\n13.00-14.00 Group Lunch
\nStarting 16.00 Side Events<\/p>\n