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10,000 Stories Towards a Better Lebanon

10,000 Stories Towards a Better Lebanon

10,000 Young Minds in Lebanon Take Their First Step Into the World of Computer Science

 

Every number is a name. Every name is someone’s story of curiosity, growth, and transformation.

This year, CodeBrave has reached a milestone: 10,000 students across Lebanon have discovered the world of computer science, robotics, and AI through our free education programmes in public schools and shelters.

Behind that number are 10,000 stories—like Leen, Hussein, and Shadi—who show what is possible when opportunity meets potential.

  1. Leen had no prior coding experience and is now an award-winning coder after joining CodeBrave’s WebDev Programme. She’s received a full university scholarship and has become a UNICEF advocate for girls in STEM.
  2. Hussein almost dropped out of school earlier this year but decided to stay and pursue computer science after CodeBrave classes started in his public school.
  3. Shadi studies during the day and works as a mechanic by night. He discovered robotics during our new computer science class at his school this year. Now he codes like a pro and dreams of opening his own tech-powered garage.

Each of their stories is part of a bigger one: the story of Lebanon’s next generation learning how to shape the future.

From One Classroom to 10,000 Students

What began as coding lessons for children in a Mount Lebanon orphanage has grown into a nationwide movement, bringing computer science and AI education to students who would otherwise never have access to it.

Since 2018, CodeBrave has provided free computer science and AI education to children and youth in public schools, educational centres, refugee shelters, and underserved communities and trained over 140 teachers across 80 schools to deliver the curriculum independently.

This growth has been made possible with support from our partners and supporters.

Why It Matters

Lebanon’s youth face complex challenges: economic collapse, outdated curricula, and a widening skills gap between education and the workforce.

  • 60% of future jobs will require advanced tech and digital skills (World Economic Forum, 2023).
  • 88% of Lebanese tech companies report difficulty finding qualified local talent (World Bank & InfoPro, 2022).
  • 30% of youth in Lebanon are not in employment, education, or training — and among refugee youth, the figure rises to 60% (ILO, 2022).

By integrating computer science education into public schools, we are helping bridge that gap: giving students the mindset and skills to adapt, create, and thrive in the 21st-century economy.

Coding and robotics don’t just teach technical know-how. They build cognitive and soft skills—problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity—that remain relevant even as technology evolves (OECD, 2022).

 

Scaling Across All Public Schools in Lebanon

Reaching 10,000 students is only the beginning. With support from MEHE and MITAI, CodeBrave aims to expand its model to all public schools in Lebanon.

This includes:

  1. Empowering public school teachers to deliver computer science and AI education independently.
  2. Providing schools with the required tools and curriculum.
  3. Making Lebanon a case study of digital transformation through education

By starting at age 10, when children’s cognitive flexibility is rapidly developing, we help them build foundational logic and problem-solving skills that set them up for lifelong learning (UNESCO, 2021). Early exposure also helps maintain girls’ interest in computing before stereotypes take hold, a proven factor in reducing the gender gap in STEM (UNICEF, 2020).

10,000 Stories and Counting

10,000 students have already proven what’s possible.
Now, we’re working to reach the next 10,000 and beyond.

Join us →
Donate, share, or partner with us to power Lebanon’s next generation with computer science and AI education.

Because the future isn’t written yet, it’s being programmed in classrooms across Lebanon.

 

 

References
  1. Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (MITAI), LEAP Strategy 2030: Lebanon’s National AI and Digital Transformation Plan, 2024.
  2. World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs Report 2023.
  3. World Bank & InfoPro Research, Lebanon Knowledge Economy Report, 2022.
  4. International Labour Organization (ILO), School-to-Work Transition Survey: Lebanon, 2022.
  5. UNESCO Beirut, ICT in Education Country Report: Lebanon, 2021.
  6. OECD, Education and Skills 2030 Framework, 2022.
  7. UNICEF, STEM for Girls Initiative, 2020.
  8. UNESCO, Learning and Skills Development in the MENA Region, 2021.
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