Tag Archives: civil society

What’s Your Tactic for Creating Change in Lebanon?

Written by jessica. Posted on February 15, 2010. Filed under News. Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , . No comments.
10 Tactics DVD Menu Screen
Yesterday, after Martyrs’ Square cleared out and before Valentines dates began, 10 activists and social media enthusiasts gathered at the SMEX offices in Badaro to watch the new video documentary 10 Tactics for Turning Information into Action (2009) and talk about the potential for using digital and social media for positive social change in Lebanon. [...]

A Comment on a Recent Article on the “Developing Lebanon” Blog

Written by jessica. Posted on January 25, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , , , , , , , . 1 Comment.
Developing Lebanon Blog Header
I tried several times—unsuccessfully—to post this comment on a recent post on the Safadi Foundation USA blog, Developing Lebanon. It’s an important topic that’s being raised and I want to continue the discussion, if a bit belatedly. Below is some thinking from SMEX: I appreciate the mention of our work in Lebanon. It’s true, we’re [...]

Photography Workshop With Georges Haddad

Written by jessica. Posted on June 30, 2009. Filed under News. Tagged , , , , , , . No comments.
On the 26th, 27th and the 28th of June 2009, SMEX organized the Digital Photography Workshop, facilitated by Georges Haddad. George Haddad explaining to the participants basic photography skills on Saturday. The program included basic photography techniques, followed by a photoshoot where the participants applied the techniques assimilated, then the group got together again to [...]