Injaz
Injaz

Overview

At INJAZ Lebanon, we invest in our youth, Lebanon’s brightest future and strongest hope for nationwide development and economic growth.

INJAZ Lebanon, a non-profit organization, aims to educate and prepare Lebanon’s youth to become qualified and successful employees and entrepreneurs in a growing regional and global economy. We actively engage the business community through our volunteer-based model that allows independent professionals and corporate volunteers, to share their experiences through the implementation of our varied educational programs that focus on Entrepreneurship, Work Readiness, and Financial Literacy.

Since our foundation in 2001, over 100,500 youths, aged 10 to 24 years old, have participated in INJAZ Lebanon’s hands-on training programs spanning Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, South and North of Lebanon, thanks to the generous support of over 3,100 volunteer professionals. By building bridges between educational institutions and the business sector, we are able to equip youth with the skills and mindsets required to become the business leaders and entrepreneurs that stimulate their communities.

INJAZ Lebanon is an affiliate of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide®, the world's largest and fastest growing youth business organization dedicated to educating students about Work Readiness, Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy. We are also a member of INJAZ Al-Arab, a confederation of 14 Arab countries working on a common mission for Arab youth.

Mission

Our mission is to equip youth with the skills and mindset they need to become the entrepreneurs, business leaders and sought after employees stimulating their communities and contributing to the economic development of Lebanon and of our region.

Strategy

Our strategy is to connect youth with corporate mentors and independent professionals who volunteer to provide them with engaging programs and relevant professional experience and advice.

Values

Belief in the boundless potential of young people
Commitment to connecting knowledge and experience with enthusiasm
Real World culturally relevant and engaging programs
Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
Commitment to entrepreneurship as the pathway to economic prosperity and success