BlueLeb

BlueLeb is a youth-led diabetes awareness and advocacy project in Lebanon that seeks to educate communities, empower young leaders, and influence policy to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. The project engages youth and communities in schools, universities, and local organizations, raising awareness, addressing stigma, and promoting access to insulin and quality care. Through interactive workshops, campaigns, social media outreach, and youth empowerment initiatives, BlueLeb turns lived experience into meaningful action, equipping young advocates to lead change in their communities. A key focus of the project is policy engagement and decision-making, connecting the voices of people living with diabetes with local and regional stakeholders to strengthen health policies, improve care delivery, and ensure equitable access to essential diabetes serviceBy combining community education, advocacy, and policy influence, BlueLeb creates a more informed, inclusive, and supportive environment in Lebanon, fostering a generation of young leaders who can challenge stigma, raise awareness, and shape the future of diabetes care.re. The project demonstrates how youth-led initiatives can transform awareness into action, creating sustainable impact for individuals, communities, and the broader health system.