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Peace Through Sports in Lebanon

by Anera

February 23, 2023

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“Peace through Sport,” is a 24-month virtual exchange program uniting youth in Lebanon and the US to promote social cohesion and foster civic engagement through the lens of sports. This program is in collaboration with The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) and funded by the US Embassy in Lebanon.

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