This report captures findings from the final evaluation of the project “Fostering Social Stability through Strategic Communications” implemented by Search. The project was funded by CSSF and implemented from June 2019 to March 2021 in Lebanon. The project aimed to reduce tensions at a local level amongst and between host communities and refugees in six governorates in Lebanon. The final evaluation highlights the positive impacts that were observed at the level of the Dialogue Teams and Champions. The dialogue sessions helped to change the perspectives and erode stereotypes of participating members as well as having a positive impact on the participants immediate network (friends, family). The evaluation demonstrated that the skills and experience gained by the Champions and Dialogue Teams is sustainable. It is also evident that the relationships created within the Dialogue Teams have continued beyond the project itself, which is an indicator of the wider impact and sustainability of these sessions. Furthermore, the initiatives brought together people with different identities and demonstrated how they can work together and collectively benefit the community.
August 18, 2021
