HAPPY (Healthy Alternative Program for Preschoolers & Youth)
HAPPY directly impacts children’s education through a program that builds academic skills in the core subjects of English and Math, along with arts, children’s literature and health education.
HAPPY has been funded at various points by UNICEF, Taawon-Lebanon, United Palestinian Appeal, the Beit Jiddi Foundation and private donors.
Transform the Way Marginalized Communities Understand and Practice Early Childhood Education
HAPPY directly impacts children’s education through a program that builds academic skills in the core subjects of English and Math, along with arts, children’s literature and health education.
ULYP's Core Values
Throughout these activities, children are taught ULYP’s core values – understanding, respect and acceptance of others. One of ULYP's longest-running programs, HAPPY runs year-round, offering happiness, hope and transformative education to 200 preschool children annually.
Our Approach
The Happy Programme continues to be one of ULYP’s most valuable interventions, supporting preschool students while also engaging their parents. Taking place all year-round, with eight days allocated to each preschool for six preschools at the ULYP campus in Debbieh, the programme offers transformative academic and skill-based activities that support young children’s educational foundation. Through fun, hands-on activities, the program focuses on building character, developing essential life skills, and discovering the beauty of nature. The children explore, ask questions, play, and learn values like cooperation, confidence, curiosity, and respect for their environment. Seeing their excitement, creativity, and growth reminds us of the importance of early childhood programmes and activities.
