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…
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…
The members of the municipal council visited the honorary president of the Makhzoumi Foundation, Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi, in Beit El Bahr, to present their projects and future plans of the committees to enhance the society, which consists of the Environmental Committee, Media Committee, the Committee of Transport and Social Affairs. In the presence of the…
Makassed volunteering unit in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation and Beirutiyat organized the launching of the projects of the Youth Shadow Council in Beirut, funded by UNESCO. The event was implemented in the presence of the Honorary President of the Makhzoumi Foundation, Mr. Fouad Makhzoumi, the President of Makassed Association in Beirut, Mr. Amin Daouk, the…
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 indeed a power. When we start to face our fears through knowledge, our worries and anticipations will certainly disappear. This is also applied to when women are diagnosed with cancer but do not really know because of late diagnosis. This is why awareness plays a significant role to reduce the stigma of breast…
Whether you are hesitant to undergo screening, or anxious to know that you’re diagnosed with cancer, early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. This can only be achieved through awareness campaigns and screenings that play major roles for early detection. On this occasion, Makhzoumi Foundation had an awareness session at…
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,…
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…
The first reason we have not yet achieved gender equality in every realm is that women and girls’ voices are too often excluded from global and national decision-making. In its mission to promote gender equality and empower women via the labor force, Makhzoumi Foundation was already making strides to uplift the status of and increase…
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…
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.…
An outstanding business leader of great vision and integrity to support the adoption of corporate governance best practices across the business world, and to integrate women in leadership for a better governance through investing in their skills, qualities and expertise, Rami Fouad Makhzoumi was not only a pride for his family and the Makhzoumi Foundation…
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…
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