In 1948 the Near East Boys' Home was founded in Beirut, Lebanon. Some of the girls are sisters of boys in the Near East Boys Home. The country of Lebanon has been devastated by many years of war. It is now recovering, but many children were left fatherless. Because of the extensive poverty, many families are unable to care for their children.
Many families are dysfunctional and the children have suffered.
Lebanon is a melting pot of Middle Eastern people. Religions include Muslim, Druze, Maronite Catholic, and Protestant. The buildings have been used for conferences and are in a park-like setting. There are 16 girls in the Home, ranging from six years old up through high school age. They attend a nearby local school.