The Rainbow Club is a social space for all young people to play sports, train, learn or play with peers. It helps youth realize their own potential and is open to people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Due to the immediate success of arcenciel’s first Rainbow Club in Halba, incubated in 1997, four clubs have since emerged in Beirut and the suburbs (Sin El Fil) and Taanayel.

The clubs provide a place of refuge for vulnerable youth. Building off one another’s motivation and strengths, the youngsters begin to orient themselves.

Each club offers the following resources: academic books, employment support, health professionals, a welcoming culture, personalized human development advice, and many more unnamed services catered towards each person’s needs.

OPEN HOUSE 

Open House gives young people a space to introspect and confront the issues they are facing in life. They can ask and debate in group sessions and meet with professionals to help steer their way through life’s obstacles.

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

arcenciel provides various trainings and workshops in centers according to the needs of the beneficiaries, ranging from life skills to vocational training.

SPORTS AND RECREATION

The beneficiaries can engage in: circus, aerobics, football, basketball, billiards, gym, street ball, ping-pong, PlayStation and numerous other activities. Tournaments are organized regularly.

ART AND CULTURE

Libraries give the youngsters access to the Internet and to reading material. Music classes, film screenings and reflection sessions are regular occurrences in the clubs. These activities vary depending on the period, the demand, and the available space.

For more information please contact: 01 495 561 ext: 1312