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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Beinetna

Beinetna

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Project Description

Project Description

Beinetna (meaning “between us” in Arabic) is a Beirut-based youth initiative dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding women’s health and sexuality in Lebanon. Beinetna launches as a private online platform where girls can have anonymous conversations with their peers, starting with a simple question. Contrasting with the existing initiatives in the region, it takes a lighthearted approach to provide an inviting space for dialogue.

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The image shows a black and white photograph of a wall with handwritten text in black marker. The text reads, "The bathroom is like confession booth, we're all priests & sinners." The handwriting is informal and somewhat messy. The wall surface appears to have some texture or imperfections.The image shows a gray surface with black handwritten text. The central focus is the phrase "I am pregnant" written in a cursive style. Below it, other text reads "what should I have to go through?" and includes phrases like "take a pill of" and "go through." A downward arrow points to the word "Abortion," and another arrow points to the phrase "2 do?". The overall appearance suggests a personal journal entry or note related to pregnancy and abortion.The image shows an infographic titled “PHASE ONE: BEINETNA ONLINE,” illustrating three distinct phases of online interaction:
<p>1. **PEER-TO-PEER PLATFORM**: This section describes Beinetna.com as a platform where college-aged Lebanese girls gather in a safe space to discuss taboo topics within a peer-to-peer environment. A red box labeled “ENTER” with a password field is included for users to log in.</p>
<p>2. **PRIVATE ONLINE SPACE**: This part explains that to access Beinetna.com, users need a weekly password posted in a secret, invite-only Facebook group. This ensures that boys and moms are kept out of the platform.</p>
3. **ANONYMOUS CONVERSATIONS**: This section explains that once users access the website, they can anonymously start conversations by asking questions. The system requires users to select six starting points (ex: “have you ever _______”) and fill in blanks to create their questions. Users can also answer other questions to join discussion threads.The image shows an infographic titled "PHASE TWO: BEINETNA NETWORK," illustrating the connections and resources within the network. At the center are three stylized female figures, symbolizing the BEINETNA community. Black arrows connect them to different elements: one to the BEINETNA Community description, another to resources like editorial content, curated articles, local resources, and volunteer writers, and a third to the peer educators’ description, which includes a partner with peer training organization to connect girls with youth educators. The Marsa logo, featuring a stylized heart symbol, is also present. The infographic is on a white grid background with black text and arrows for clarity.The image displays Phase Three of a campaign titled "Beinetna on the Ground." The section focuses on "Youth Clubs," which support micro-initiatives led by students and bring the initiative to schools and universities through volunteers and representatives. The image includes a red icon of a building and a calendar with the number "21."  It also includes icons for "Events: Conferences & Fundraisers" and "Awareness Campaigns," each with descriptive text detailing their purpose.A screenshot of a Facebook page displays a post titled “Beinetna the conversation starts with us.” The page shows 395 members (20 new), 395 requests (4), and several posts including one from “Dina Mahmoud” and one from “Roua Bizri.” The page also displays a “Notifications” section and a “People You May Know” section with several names. The browser’s address bar shows “http://www.facebook.com/groups/beinetna/”. The page includes standard Facebook navigation elements like “Favorites,” “Home,” and “Apps.”A computer screen displays a webpage titled “Beinetna: The Conversation Starts with Us.” The page shows a login form with fields for username (Afif or Khaled/John) and password (Beinetna). Instructions guide users to enter their first-time login details. A banner image at the bottom reads “Belnetna: The conversation starts with us.”A screenshot of the Beinetna website’s homepage. The page features a clean design with a light gray background. The navigation bar includes tabs for "ABOUT," "FAG," "CONVERSATIONS," "RESOURCES," "STALLTALK," and "CONVERSATIONS." The main content area displays a red banner with the Beinetna logo and a description: “Beinetna is a private space for Lebanese girls like us to have anonymous conversations about sexuality, health and relationships, starting with a simple question. Yalla, shoo natra?” Below the banner is a red box prompting users to “SELECT A STARTING POINT” and a search bar labeled “TYPE YOUR QUESTION HERE.” A sidebar titled “24” shows a post titled “have you ever cheated on your boyfriend?” with a comment section and a bar graph labeled “AKEED! NO WAY,” indicating user engagement. The website’s URL, “www.beinetna.com,” is visible at the top.A screenshot displays a quiz interface titled “SELECT A STARTING POINT” with a dropdown menu showing “ARABIC” as the selected option. To the right, a red box labeled “TYPE YOUR QUESTION HERE” prompts users to input a question. Below, a text box reads “cheated on your boyfriend?” with additional text indicating the source: “18 from American University of Beirut.” Navigation links for “Sexuality,” “Health,” and “Relationships” are visible at the top.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu