Eyes and Ears of the World!

The International Crisis Group, an independent non-governmental organization, plays an important role in giving advice to governments and intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations, European Union and World Bank on the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict.   It combines field-based analysis, policy prescription, and advocacy, with key roles being played by senior management and board members, and cooperates directly with…

Fruitful Initiatives to Get Rid of Diabetes!

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with the Nutrition School of the Lebanese American University, organized an awareness campaign in Spinneys – Jinnah for preliminary Blood Glucose tests. An estimate number of 500 participants have undergone the screening test. “This year’s theme of the World Diabetes Day campaign is Women…

Accelerating Progress Towards The Economic Empowerment

Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with the Positive Planet, held a ceremony honoring a group of distinguished graduates in the project that empowers local communities and displaced individuals economically during the annual conference of Sanabel Association entitled “Financial Inclusion in the Arab Countries; A Journey of Collaboration and Achievements”. In the presence of more than 400…

Knowledge Is Power!

Education is one of the major weapons that fight poverty worldwide. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have developed advanced and contemporary programs not only based on the academic advancement, but also that focus on human development through bringing with them expertise, networks, human and financial resources, time and energy that serve sustainable human development.   On this occasion,…

Makhzoumi Foundation Ran The Beirut Marathon “To Empower A Better Tomorrow!”

Organized by the Beirut Marathon Association, the annual event kicked off in the Lebanese capital at the Beirut Waterfront with the participation of more than 48,000 athletes from Lebanon and around the world under the slogan of “15 Years And We Shall Run.” In the presence of President Michel Aoun, represented by his wife, First Lady…

Embarking On ANew Professional Stage

Back to 2016, Makhzoumi Foundation signed a collaborative agreement with the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at the Lebanese American University (LAU), whereby nutrition candidates from LAU will spend one month of internship at Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center practicing community nutrition in all its dimensions. The internship program raised awareness on good nutrition and healthy eating…

MADAD Project: Engaging Community Leaders

The leaders’ consortium contributes to the economic self reliance, resilience and social stability of displacement affected populations in Lebanon by encouraging local actors and institutions to develop durable and inclusive livelihood solutions and by advocating for an enabling socio-economic environment. Makhzoumi Foundation is one of the LEADERS with ACTED, CARE, DRC, Oxfam, Save the Children.…

Volunteers Reviving Childhood For Vulnerable Communities

The lives of children during war make them more vulnerable to psychological crises. They become victims of fear, depression and other emotional disorders that require immediate attention and special care not only from parents and psychologists, but also from volunteers and civil society as a whole.   “Basmat Amal” Association, in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation, has…