Levantine National Council holds communication skills training in Daramsuq (Damascus)

06/07/2026

DARAMSUQ — The Levantine National Council (LNC) held a three-day training event at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in al-Ghassani under the title Let’s Communicate Effectively, with the participation of LNC members and several individuals interested in developing their communication skills.

The training, delivered by international trainer Kristina Keshar, was part of a program aimed at enhancing participants’ personal and professional communication abilities through interactive sessions that combined theoretical presentations with practical exercises.

The first session opened with the Lord’s Prayer, followed by a speech by LNC President Dr. Waddah al-Khoury, who emphasized the importance of investing in capacity building. He described the development of communication skills as a fundamental step toward strengthening social cohesion. He also thanked the trainer and participants and affirmed the council’s commitment to organizing training programs that respond to the needs of the community.

Keshar expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to conduct the training in Daramsuq, noting the participants’ enthusiasm and interest in developing their personal and professional skills. The opening session began with an introductory activity in which participants shared information about their work and achievements before moving on to the training topics.

The program, which runs over three days with three-hour sessions each day, covers a range of topics, including managing multitasking and its benefits and drawbacks, modern techniques in body language and public speaking, and methods for controlling reactions and transforming them into thoughtful responses in professional and everyday communication.