Swiss Evangelical School, Mejdelanjar

More Infomation:
Founded: 1956

Director:  Gottfried Spangenberg

Beginnings:
Mejdelanjar lies close to the Syrian border, about 30 miles from Beirut. It was founded by Sisters from a Swiss-German Christian mission organisation. What began as a school for 30 students grew to 600 students in the late 1990s. This number has fallen in recent years, due to local unemployment and nationwide economic instability. The government is also several years behind in its payments to the School.

Activities:

Education
Most of the students are from low-income families and all are Muslims. More than half the students are girls, and many of their mothers and grandmothers also attended the School and know their daughters will be treated fairly and receive a good education.  

The School teaches the usual governmental curriculum – one of the most popular lessons is Computer Studies and a BibleLands grant enabled the purchase of 12 new computers.  

As the only Christian School in a largely Muslim town it has a unique role to play. While all the students are Muslim, most of the staff are Christian and although Bible studies cannot be taught, the students learn in a Christian atmosphere encouraged by the staff. The School’s focus on religious understanding and mutual respect has a huge impact on the local community.    

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