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…
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