Search Institute recently took asset building efforts overseas to Beirut, Lebanon, to participate in a workshop organized by The Center for Research on Population and Health at the American University of Beirut, World Vision, and Save the Children. The event brought together 40 representatives from partnering organizations plus representatives from the Arab Resource Collective (ARC), Future’s Eve, the Lebanon Ministry of Education, and Reach out to Asia (ROTA). Among the countries represented were Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, and Qatar.
Search Institute’s Executive Vice President and Director of Family Strategies, Gene Roehlkepartain, kicked off the one-and-a half-day workshop with an hour-long presentation on Search Institute, the 40 Developmental Assets, and the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP)—specifically Search’s experience in using the DAP in various developing country settings.
Above:The DAP in Arabic
Participants included 40 representatives from partnering organizations plus representatives from the Arab Resource Collective (ARC), Future’s Eve, the Lebanon Ministry of Education, and Reach out to Asia (ROTA). Among the countries represented were Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, and Quatar.
Above: Workshop participants discuss the DAP
Later, World Vision International and Save the Children Regional Office presented their overarching strategies and approaches, and a breakout session followed.
The productive and informative session allowed for the sharing of ideas, critical analysis of the DAP tools by various international institutions, and identification of implications for prevention programs with youth in developing countries.
Overall, there was plenty of good energy and good will present at the workshop. Leaders are already discussing the possibility of future workshops to follow up with participants on their progress and to continue expanding the network of international Asset Champions.
Stay tuned for more updates on Search Institute’s international efforts.
