Religious
Yahchouch · Keserwan
Where our roots run deep
The Barakat family of Yahchouch honours the bonds of kinship and the beauty of the village, and keeps its story alive for the generations to come.
Welcome to Yahchouch
A village, a family, one story
Between the coast of Jounieh and the high mountains of Keserwan, Yahchouch is the village where the Barakat family has its roots. Its stone houses, churches, terraces and springs tell the story of generations who built their lives here.
Whether you live in the village, in Beirut or on the other side of the world, this website is your home: discover the village, find your relatives in the family tree, follow the news and join our activities.
~40 minfrom Beirut by car
8landmarks to discover
6generations in the family tree
4seasons of feasts and harvests
Agenda
Upcoming events
Latest
News & announcements
Welcome to the new website of the family
Discover the village, the family tree, the news and the activities of the NGO, in Arabic and in English.
General assembly of the association
All members are invited to the yearly general assembly. Agenda and details inside.
Summer tutoring: 40 students supported
Volunteer teachers from the family helped 40 students of the village prepare for the new school year.
Barakat Yahchouch Association
Rooted in service, growing through community
Our NGO extends the values of the family to the whole village: scholarships for students, health days, care for the forests and springs, and the preservation of our heritage.
120+students supported
15years of service
2,500trees planted
300+volunteers
Education & scholarshipsScholarships for university students, summer tutoring and school supplies for the…
Health & solidarityFree health days, medicines and support for elderly people and families in need.
EnvironmentTree planting, clean-ups of the paths and springs, and care of the forests around…
Memories
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Good to know
Questions we often hear
How to visit the village, how to add a relative to the family tree, how to help the NGO: the answers are here.
Where is Yahchouch?
Yahchouch is a village of the Keserwan district, in Mount Lebanon, about 40 minutes by car from Beirut. See the map on the village page for directions.
What is the best time to visit?
Every season has its charm: spring for the flowers and walks, summer for the feasts and the return of the emigrants, autumn for the harvest, and winter for the snow on the peaks.
Are there places to stay in or near the village?
Guesthouses and hotels are available in the nearby villages of Keserwan and in Jounieh. Contact us and we will be happy to advise you.
How can I add a relative to the family tree?
Send us the full name, the names of the father and mother and, if possible, the dates of birth, marriage and death, with a photo. Use the contact page; a member of the family committee checks every request before publishing it.
Be part of the story
Share a photo, add a relative to the family tree, volunteer for an activity or support a programme of the NGO.