Lebanese Association for History
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster a healed coexistence in Lebanon and cultivate individuals capable of meaningful interaction and growth in the twenty-first century. We aim to achieve this by enhancing the teaching of history and advancing it as a human science.
Our Mission
LAH is a collective of educators, history teachers, academics, historians, educationalists, and activists. Together, we strive to develop history education in Lebanon using a disciplinary approach that caters to the needs of the country and promotes the development of the “human being” within Lebanese society.
Our mission is to contribute to the advancement of history teaching and learning in Lebanon, recognizing history as a distinct discipline and specialized field of study. We are committed to raising public awareness about the significance of history and history education in shaping individuals capable of rebuilding Lebanon as a nation characterized by humanity, freedom, beauty, innovation, and encounters.
Moreover, we aim to actively involve students in the process of teaching and learning history, empowering them to construct their own historical knowledge and develop the skills of “young historians” while also fostering essential life competencies.
We are keen to practice and promote the respect of the human being as a value and an end in him/herself, respect of diversity, objectivity and professional integrity, collaboration and participation, gender justice and equality, democratic values, and non-violent communication.
LAH Strategies
- Providing spaces for encounters between history specialists and teachers.
- Enhancing professional development and training.
- Establishing cooperative learning communities.
- Creating educational resources and materials to support teachers.
- Promoting conversations and discussions related to historical topics.
- Deepening historical knowledge and understanding.
- Encouraging continuous self-assessment and improvement.
Our Values
- Valuing and prioritizing the dignity and well-being of every individual.
- Embracing and celebrating diversity.
- Upholding objectivity and scientific integrity in our work.
- Fostering cooperation and active participation.
- Promoting gender justice and equality throughout our initiatives.
- Embodying democratic values and cultivating a culture of peacebuilding.
LAH Values
Respect of cultural diversity
Collaborative learning environment
