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The Friends of Skoun Program

We started an online monthly donation program called Friends of Skoun!
It's a new simple way for anyone in our community to support us for as little as $5 or $10 a month.

You are our community and we depend on your backing to be able to be there for the ones that need our support with addiction.
Join Friends of Skoun today on skoun.org/donate, every donation matters!

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Lebanon & Drugs: Should the State keep Punishing Substance Use
On June 26th 2019, we held a panel discussion, entitled 'Lebanon & Drugs: Should the State keep Punishing Substance Use', exploring the legal and technical concept of the decriminalization of substance use and discuss the merits of this response to drug use in Lebanon. The discussion followed a presentation of the results of a first of its kind survey conducted in 2018 by Skoun on the drug use patterns (licit and illict), and attitudes and opinions of young people in Lebanon.
On June 26th 2019, we held a panel discussion, entitled 'Lebanon & Drugs: Should the State keep Punishing Substance Use', exploring the legal and technical concept of the decriminalization of substance use and discuss the merits of this response to drug use in Lebanon. The discussion followed a presentation of the results of a first of its kind survey conducted in 2018 by Skoun on the drug use patterns (licit and illict), and attitudes and opinions of young people in Lebanon.
Lebanon & Drugs: Should the State keep Punishing Substance Use
On Tuesday March 12th, 2019, more than 500 loyal supporters gathered at our 11th annual fundraising gala dinner. Our esteemed guests came to renew their pledge to Skoun and its purpose to help people struggling with addiction and change the lives of young men and women across Lebanon.
Skoun's Annual Fundraiser | March 2019
On Saturday August 4th 2018, we teamed up with BBQ Bros and Ollie Daze  for a fun-packed day at Le Plateau de Bakish in the heart of Faqra! Families and friends joined us for a chilled Saturday by the pool with a side of adventure; with live cooking stations, music and fun activities for every age.
Fun in the Sun!
Every year, we celebrate Support Don’t Punish to remind ourselves that addiction is first and foremost a public health issue. On June 26th 2018, we threw an art exhibit entitled ‘Drugs, Addiction & Youth’ in partnership with CUB Gallery, in which Fine Arts students explored the theme of ‘Drug, Addiction & Youth’.
Drug, Addiction & Youth: An Art Exhibit at CUB Gallery
We threw a Thanks a Brunch! Fundraiser on May 12th, 2018. Our loyal supporters joined us at Salon Beyrouth, to enjoy an overflowing open buffet and special cocktails! 
Thanks a Brunch!
We held a national conference, entitled ‘Reinforcing the Rights of People Who Use Drugs in Lebanon’, as part of a project of the USAID-funded BaladiCap program. The event brought together judicial actors to discuss the challenges faced by the judiciary in referring people to the Drug Addiction Committee for treatment, the Minister of Justice, His Excellency Salim Jreissati gave a speech acknowledging that people who use drugs in Lebanon have rights that are owed to them by the state, namely the right to treatment as an alternative to prosecution.
Reinforcing the Rights of People Who Use Drugs in Lebanon
We held a stakeholder meeting with ministries, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the findings of a mapping of drug-related services across Lebanon. The mapping was undertaken as part of our EU-funded SILA project, in partnership with SIDC.
SILA: A Stakeholder Consultation
Drug use is forbidden by Lebanese Law but did you know that there are legal ways to avoid prosecution and guarantee yourself a clean criminal record. We held a legal talk at Tota Beirut about young people’s rights and the principle of "Treatment as an Alternative to Prosecution”, with speakers Sandy Mteirik and Michelle Wazan from our Drug Policy department.
Legal Talk at Tota
On Wednesday January 31st, 2018, 500 guests joined us at O1NE Beirut in our mission to change lives. Our guests came to renew their pledge to Skoun and its purpose to help people struggling with drug addiction in Lebanon. Glamorous fashion, fun activities and a constant feeling of excitement in the air ruled the evening, as our supporters dressed to kill and helped us raise 30% of our projected budget for 2018. These generous donations will help sustain Skoun's treatment and prevention programs.
Skoun's Annual Fundraiser | January 2018

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