Lebanon

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Crossing Lines: Lebanon

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Our project teaching refugees to slackline began in Lebanon in March, 2017 through a partnership with cirquenciel, a local circus arts school. In one day, we taught more than 150 kids the basics of slacklining at a school in Beirut.

Slacklining teaches balance, coordination, and fine muscle control. It also provides a playful challenge and helps people of all ages improve self-confidence and determination. Slacklining can also increase academic performance in school aged children by increasing their ability for focus and concentration.¹ There is also some indication that slacklining can alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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October, 2017

In October, we returned to Lebanon to continue teaching slacklining to refugees through a growing network of local partners and begin building a sustainable slackline culture within the refugee communities.

During our time in Lebanon we connected with educational facilities and established projects including ClimbAid, cirquencial, and Sonbola to create a positive momentum. This allowed us to utilize our time wisely, teaching nearly 250 kids over 5 days.

We focused on Bekaa Valley, the largest affected area and temporary home to over 300,000 Syrian refugees.

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Supporters:

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(1) Preliminary studies performed in schools in Chile compared control (no slackline) and experimental (regular slackline classes) and tested academic performance and body control. Publication pending.

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