GATE Lebanon

GATE Lebanon "Formerly RET Liban" is an independent, neutral, non-religious, non political, non-governmental local Lebanese organization.
Since 2014, GATE has started its operations in Lebanon, responding to the most substantial gaps in education, protection, social cohesion and livelihoods, supporting the displaced populations in Lebanon, while targeting the most vulnerable community members, with particular attention given to youth and women.
GATE Lebanon is committed to protecting communities by ensuring the resilience of vulnerable people, affected by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.

GATE Lebanon has the following mandate:
1.To disseminate culture and education amongst the various social classes in general and among children, adolescents, women and categories which are most in need and which are caught in a situation of crisis in particular.
2.To spread peace and reconciliation among the various social classes. 
3.To ensure protection through education based on the respect and enforcement of human rights, value plurality and avoid discrimination on the basis of race, color or religion.
4.To participate in the creation of educational and training centers and institutions, as well as handicrafts workshops in order to build capacities and potentials.
5.To participate in combating illiteracy and educational problems.
6.To organize training sessions, seminars and conferences, as well as encounters and activities in order to achieve its goals.
7.To provide emergency technical and scientific assistance in the field of education in cases of conflicts and emergencies.
8.To contribute to raising educated and socially active generations.
9.To contribute to educational guidance towards employment-generating sectors for the youth and women.
10.To contribute to protecting the youth and activating their role in society.
11.To collaborate with similar entities, associations and institutions in Lebanon and abroad.