Children engaged in a safe and supportive non-focused psychosocial support activity, enjoying play, group interaction, and creative expression that foster emotional well-being, social development, and a sense of normalcy. This activity was implemented by Makhzoumi Foundation. _____________________ مساحات آمنة للأطفال شارك الأطفال في نشاط دعم نفسي اجتماعي غير مركّز ضمن بيئة آمنة وداعمة، من خلال…
As part of a field monitoring visit, the Primary Health Care Satellite Unit of MF PHCC welcomed representatives from the European Union and Première Urgence Internationale to observe the healthcare services provided to IDPs and learn more about the ongoing operations within the shelters. _____________________ الرعاية الصحية في مراكز الإيواء في إطار زيارة ميدانية للمتابعة،…
The Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continues to communicate and coordinate with municipalities and associations with the aim of collaborating and increasing green spaces across various regions of Lebanon. The program has been ongoing for more than twenty years, producing seedlings of fruit trees, ornamental trees, flowers, and aromatic plants at Makhzoumi Foundation Nursery in…
As crises and humanitarian challenges continue to grow, sustainable recovery remainس essential to building resilient communities. As part of the 4th International Conference on Humanitarian Diplomacy 2026, Makhzoumi Foundation’s General Manager, Mr. Samer El Safah, participated in a session on Sustainable Recovery and the Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy After Crises, highlighting the Foundation’s experience in…
Makhzoumi Foundation teams adapted their response to each location and reality. Hot meals were delivered directly to shelters, schools, and the Camil Chamoun sports city, where needs are immediate and daily, while food items were distributed to families through outreach activities, reaching those outside these centers. More than 50,000 hot meals and food items are…
Ramadan this year carried a special spirit across all Makhzoumi Foundation centers…It is a month of spreading smiles and joy… a month of continuous movement and engagement… In Tripoli, the initiative had a unique touch as we were accompanied by the country’s storyteller Barak Sobeih, with his traditional outfit, fez, drum, and most importantly his…
At Rodan Hotel, support activities continued throughout April through two visits carried out by Makhzoumi Foundation teams, focusing on supporting children and families within the shelter. The activities included recreational sessions for children, alongside awareness sessions on gender-based violence, psychological first aid, and psychosocial support. A total of 82 people benefited from these efforts within…
In line with the environmental mission of the Makhzoumi Foundation and its commitment to preserving green spaces, the Environment and Development Program at the Foundation donated 200 pomegranate saplings (Lavani, sweet, and sour varieties) to the town of Jaj in the Byblos district, in collaboration with the NGO “Human for Environment and Development Association” (HEAD).…
In the heart of the Bekaa, something powerful is happening… At our Zahle Center, the hands of our sewing training class participants are not just sewing; they are stitching together dignity, resilience, and hope. Every sleeping bag they craft will keep a family warm through the coldest nights, while they themselves gain new skills and…
In shelters across the Choueifat area, the response extends to the details of daily life. Makhzoumi Foundation teams distributed clothing to families inside schools, helping meet their basic needs and support them in adapting to difficult conditions, especially amid changing weather and limited resources. _____________________ توزيع الملابس للعائلات في مراكز الإيواء في منطقة الشويفات، تمتد…
Raising awareness, protecting rights, and promoting inclusion… Makhzoumi Foundation organized a session addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and supporting persons with specific needs (PWSN). The session highlighted key risks, emphasized rights, and guided participants toward available support services; reinforcing the importance of inclusion, protection, and equal access to assistance for vulnerable groups. _____________________ التوعية والحماية والشمولية…
Fun times are available for your children with the Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation. Hours of benefit that help them forget fear and anxiety, during which they discover their artistic talents and meet peers of their age to spend enjoyable times together. They decorate tin cans and used bottles with beautiful designs, transforming them into…
In times of crisis, mental health is just as important as physical health. At Fakhreddine School in Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation teams are conducting psychosocial support sessions for women, providing a safe space for expression, sharing, and relieving the daily pressures of this period. These sessions help women regain a sense of balance and strengthen their…
Kulluna Lil Watan is the opening line of the Lebanese National Anthem. Today, it stands as the slogan of a unified national campaign. Launched under the leadership of the Ministry of Social Affairs, this campaign aims to establish a unified identity for humanitarian response in Lebanon, led by the state and implemented in collaboration with…
“Orba3a2 Ayoub”… A Beirut Heritage That Unites Us … On the last Wednesday of April, we gathered at Ramlet al-Bayda beach to revive an ancient tradition symbolizing patience and hope, under the patronage of the Municipality of Beirut, and through the collaboration of Rabta Abnaa Beyrout and the Makhzoumi Foundation. This event became a special…
Across Ras El Nabaa schools in Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation’s mobile medical teams continue their visits to provide primary healthcare where it is needed most, at Ras El Nabaa Second Mixed School, Ras El Nabaa First Mixed School, and Ras El Nabaa Second Public School for Girls. During each visit, the family doctor conducts medical consultations,…
Women Rise activity is a psychosocial support session designed to empower women and provide a safe, supportive space for sharing experiences and building resilience. Through guided discussions, interactive exercises, and group engagement, participants are encouraged to express themselves, strengthen coping mechanisms, and foster mutual support. _____________________ تمكين النساء عبر جلسات دعم تهدف فعالية تمكين النساء…
Shelters are not limited to schools. As the crisis expands, residential buildings have also been transformed into spaces hosting displaced families. At the Hasbini Building in Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation teams, in collaboration with UNHCR, distributed dignity kits to women and held awareness sessions on their use and importance for maintaining health and privacy under difficult…
At Iman School in Beirut, the field day brought together nutrition and health support. Makhzoumi Foundation teams operated on two levels: one team prepared and distributed meals, while another handled the distribution of basic assistance. The meals included protein sources, which play an important role in boosting immunity and providing essential energy. At the same…
At Majdalani Center, now serving as a shelter, Makhzoumi Foundation’s team conducted two visits this month, delivering a combination of recreational activities and structured support sessions. A total of 47 children benefited from psychosocial support sessions, while 15 participants took part in awareness sessions on gender-based violence. _____________________ دعم نفسي اجتماعي للفئات الضعيفة في مركز…
Another day in the field with Makhzoumi Foundation’s healthcare team. At Shakib Arslan Public School, the team continues its visits to follow up on families’ conditions, with a special focus on children. Vaccination cards are reviewed to identify any missed doses, and those cases are referred to the Primary Healthcare Center in Barbour to complete…
At Shakib Arslan Official Co-Educational School in Verdun, one of the largest public schools in Beirut, spacious classrooms and hallways that once welcomed students daily have been transformed into living spaces for many displaced families. Within this large facility, once a hub for education and activities, Makhzoumi Foundation teams are working to support the growing…
The journey begins at the Primary Healthcare Center in Barbour and ends where care is needed most: at the two Ras El Nabaa public schools, where Makhzoumi Foundation’s mobile medical team provides medical consultations for more than 200 cases. There, medical check-ups and basic screenings begin from general follow-ups to early detection of health issues.…
Behind every field response, there is a team working quietly. Through hotlines, Makhzoumi Foundation teams receive daily calls from Lebanese, Syrians, and other nationalities seeking information, requesting assistance, or seeking guidance during difficult times. Every call is a story, and every response is a step toward supporting someone in need of answers or urgent help.…
As night falls, a more demanding kind of volunteer work begins. Makhzoumi Foundation volunteers head to Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, carrying essential assistance and moving between tents to visit families and assess their needs. Their efforts do not stop during the day; they continue into the night, where the need remains constant. _____________________ عمليات…
Makhzoumi Foundation’s response continues at an accelerated pace on the ground, delivering more than 60,000 services across 96 locations in Beirut, marking one of the largest support operations during this phase. Inside shelters, essential sleeping supplies were provided, including mattresses, blankets, and sleeping mats, alongside basic items such as water gallons, solar lamps, hot meals,…
At Lycée National School in Beirut, classrooms have been transformed into living spaces. Makhzoumi Foundation teams are working side by side with UNHCR to meet the needs of displaced families. Across corridors and rooms, 1,720 items of basic assistance and sleeping supplies, including mattresses, blankets, sleeping mats, water gallons, and solar lamps, have been distributed…
Even in the most challenging times, learning continues. Our hairdressing students keep showing up, learning, and growing, turning every session into a step toward a better future. This is more than a training class! It’s a story of hope, strength, and transformation. _____________________ استمرار التعليم رغم التحديات حتى في أصعب الظروف، لا يتوقف التعلّم. طلابنا…
More than 250 volunteers, young and old, come together every day with one shared goal: supporting families in shelters. From organizing operations and distributing assistance to supporting teams on the ground, volunteers are an essential part of this response, turning collective effort into real impact that reaches those in need. _____________________ المتطوعون يقودون الاستجابة الإنسانية…
Empowering children with the knowledge they need to stay healthy. Through interactive awareness sessions, children from street-connected and child protection groups learned about personal hygiene and how to prevent the spread of viruses. By encouraging simple, healthy daily habits, we continue to promote well-being and protection for children and their families. _____________________ تعزيز التوعية الصحية…
Our team from the Makhzoumi Primary Healthcare Center attended a training on Child Protection from Violence and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) guidelines for healthcare providers in Lebanon, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for children and the most vulnerable groups. _____________________ تدريب حماية الطفل والعنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي حضر فريقنا من…
After a forced pause during the first two weeks of the war, Makhzoumi Foundation has resumed its weekly Thursday rounds to collect recyclable waste, in certain areas of Beirut and its surroundings. Accordingly, the Foundation’s “Yalla Nefroz” truck will carry out its usual weekly round to perform its environmental mission of transporting plastic, cardboard, and…
With a continuous presence on the ground in Tripoli, where families have faced difficult moments after their homes collapsed, Makhzoumi Foundation continues to stand by their side. In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Foundation’s team has been working at the Community Development Center in the Kobbe area for the past two weeks,…
The “Environment and Development Program” at Makhzoumi Foundation conducted a training workshop on environmental arts, at Dar Al Aytam Al Islamia in Mazraa – Beirut. During the workshop, the Program trained a group of young women to transform paper, cardboard, and solid waste into useful items instead of throwing them away and polluting streets, burning…
During a field visit highlighting humanitarian efforts on the ground, Chakeeb Arslan School welcomed Ms. Karolina Lindholm Billing, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and H.E. Tom Wilson, Ambassador of Australia to Lebanon, where they reviewed Makhzoumi Foundation’s work within the shelter. The visit included a follow-up on the teams’ activities,…
During the daily pressures inside shelters, Makhzoumi Foundation psychosocial support team creates a different space for children. Through interactive hands-on activities, coloring, and simple arts and crafts, the team engages children in moments of creativity and expression, helping them release stress and regain a sense of their daily routine. _____________________ خلق مساحات آمنة للأطفال بين…
On the ground, Makhzoumi Foundation’s mobile medical teams operate through a structured system to ensure services reach everyone in need. The process begins with registering beneficiaries and data entry, followed by taking vital signs such as blood pressure, then conducting medical consultations and providing essential medications, especially for chronic conditions. This is carried out in…
In Tripoli, where needs are increasing day by day, Makhzoumi Foundation continues to provide food assistance through its centers, staying close to the community. Families arrive daily, and this support helps meet essential needs and ease part of the daily burden. _____________________ المساعدات الغذائية في طرابلس في طرابلس، حيث الحاجة تتزايد يومًا بعد يوم، تواصل…
Securing a daily meal has become one of the main challenges faced by displaced families in schools. At Al-Ikhaa School, now serving as a shelter, Makhzoumi Foundation’s teams worked over three days to distribute more than 870 hot meals, aiming to provide a complete meal that supports families throughout their day. The process was organized…
On the ground, the health team does not work alone. Alongside them, more than 100 volunteers from Makhzoumi Foundation play a role in the response, organizing the flow of beneficiaries, supporting cases, preparing medications, and helping facilitate the work of medical teams within shelters and schools. Their presence creates a direct link with families, helping…
As displacement expands and schools are turned into temporary shelters, Makhzoumi Foundation’s teams mobilized on the ground to reach families wherever they are. Through ongoing field visits covering 48 public and private schools in Beirut and other areas, the teams worked to meet the basic needs of displaced individuals. More than 28,968 essential items were…
A strong logistical presence and an integrated response network that helps accelerate humanitarian action. On the roads and across shelter sites, Makhzoumi Foundation’s fleet is constantly on the move to reach displaced families wherever they are. In collaboration with UNHCR, this fleet operates daily to transport aid, support medical teams, and ensure the fast and…
During the first two weeks of the escalation of the war into Beirut, classrooms in shelter schools were transformed into spaces for activity and engagement for children. In schools such as Ibtihaj Qaddoura Mixed Public School and Al-Irshad Public Co-Educational School, Makhzoumi Foundation’s team organized recreational activities based on coloring and activity sheets, tailored to…
At Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, where families share limited space and resources, access to water becomes an urgent daily need. Makhzoumi Foundation’s teams distributed gallons of water to displaced families to ensure the availability of safe water for everyday use amid significant pressure on infrastructure and services. This response meets basic needs and reduces…
Just before dawn, the work begins. Volunteers at Makhzoumi Foundation move with determination to prepare, pack, and organize hot suhoor meals before the call to prayer, helping ease the burden of a long day for those who were forced to leave their homes. Every day, teams head to Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, where many…
Fun Bus for Children For years, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Fun Bus, in collaboration with UNHCR, has been traveling through the streets of Beirut to spread joy and learning among children. Today, it continues its mission by redirecting its efforts toward emergency response to support children amid the current circumstances. At Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, the…
Across shelters in different areas of Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation’s mobile medical teams continue reaching displaced families to provide essential healthcare services wherever they are needed. These efforts include general medical consultations for adults and children, as well as reproductive health services. This response is made possible through ongoing partnership and coordination with the Primary Healthcare…
On the Manara Corniche in Beirut, where displaced families were forced to spend the night in cars and on sidewalks, Makhzoumi Foundation teams, with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), arrived to offer support amid difficult circumstances. The team collected information and registered the names of displaced families in preparation…
Makhzoumi Foundation team has transformed its accumulated experience in sustainable energy development projects into a key tool in crisis response. This development expertise, carried out in collaboration with the Beirut Municipality and the Disaster Risk Management Room in the Beirut Governorate, has been mobilized within the current humanitarian response, with the Foundation’s teams quickly installing…
It is a story of humanitarian work adapting to the circumstances! More than 650 hot meals were distributed in one night to support families in the heart of Beirut…During a month when Makhzoumi Foundation usually focuses its efforts on Ramadan initiatives, the crisis has created a different reality this year. With the increasing number of…