Makhzoumi Foundation/Community Development Center in Tripoli, in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council DRC Lebanon, implemented a Fire Prevention training, funded by UNHCR Lebanon, targeting 23 persons from different nationalities, in the presence of safety and security coordinator in DRC Lebanon.
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the Islamic Center exhibition on March 17-18 and 19, 2017, whereby the Development Program/Department of crafts and environmental arts displayed craft environmental items made of household solid waste, through which the Foundation aims to encourage reduction of waste through recycling and up-cycling. The Foundation presented as well the services of the…
The Makhzoumi Foundation’s Department of Crafts and Environmental Arts conducted three awareness sessions on the importance of sorting, recycling and reusing of waste on March 14 and 16, 2017, at the Al Rida Al Amileyya School in Beirut. These meetings included as well environmental handicrafts, involving 45 students from the second, fourth and fifth grades.
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the “Safer Internet Day for Children” gathering, called for by the Higher Council for Children and the British Council and held on March 18, 2017, at UNESCO Palace. The stand of the Foundation’s Development Program will be receiving the children and the young aged between 13 and 18 years, whereby they…
The Makhzoumi Foundation’s Department of Crafts and Environmental Arts continues to conduct awareness sessions on the importance of sorting, recycling and reusing of waste; within this context, an awareness and environmental handcrafts session was held to the 2nd & 3rd grade students at Al Amliyeh School in Beirut, on March 23, 2017
Drinkable water is a worldwide problem. Zero Mass, has a product called source that generates quality drinkable water from humidity by solar power. Miss Kaitlyn Fitzgerald and Mr. Hasan Daouk, Zero Mass representatives, have visited Makhzoumi Foundation to discuss how to collaborate, as they have a vision to democratize water, with minimal cost, targeting marginalized…
In the framework of cooperation between Makhzoumi Foundation and Oum el Nour, two awareness sessions were held for the 2nd and 4th grade students at El Rida Amliyyeh School in Ras el Nabeh. These sessions included discussions with the students, educational games that enhance their life and communication skills, and methods of dealing with others…
Makhzoumi Foundation and Danish Refugee Council celebrated International Women’s Day at Makhzoumi Foundation – Tripoli, on March 8, 2017, under a project funded by UNHCR. The celebration took place in the presence of two representatives of UNHCR (Head of UNHCR office and Protection Associate “Community-Based”). The celebration targeted 86 persons of all nationalities.
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the launching of “Sustainable Minds” Competition that was organized by the Global Compact Network Lebanon, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, on February 28, 2017, at the American University of Beirut.
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the International Women’s Day Celebration organized by ESCWA on March 6, 2017, at the UN House in Beirut under the theme “Empowering Women, Empowering Nations: Be bold for change”. The event included ceremonial and cultural activities. A round table discussion organized in partnership with UN-Women took place as a side event, focusing…
All the information about the educational services provided by UNHCR and Makhzoumi foundation were presented to beneficiaries from different nationalities during a special awareness session.
Makhzoumi Foundation Relief Unit organized, in collaboration with International Rescue Committee, special training sessions for the staff on Emotional and Physical Abuse, Child Labor, Caring for Children Survivors, Emotional Support and focused on psychosocial support.
“Let me grow up and choose for myself!” ; Early marriage sessions are held by the Makhzoumi Foundation Relief Unit team to teach kids that marriage requires maturity and that child marriage violates human rights so that they can stand up strongly for their human rights.
Under the patronage of her HE Ms. Leila Solh Hamadeh, Vice President of Alwaleed Bin Talal Humanitarian Association, the Irshad & Islah Beneficent Association opened the 9th edition of “Areej” Exhibition, at the hall of Hassan Center and Mosque in Aramoun, in the presence of a large number of NGOs including Makhzoumi Foundation.
More campaigns for the Cardiovascular health benefits of the community. Last week, another collaboration between Makhzoumi Foundation and The Diplomatic Spouses’ Association in Lebanon took place in Aramoun area.
Being a partner to the Ministry of Public Health, Makhzoumi Foundation attended the launching of the National Immunization Awareness Campaign that was organized at the Grand Serail under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Health whereby the partners gave their speeches which focused on raising awareness on the important role of vaccines in preventing serious and…
The national Mental Health Team visited Makhzoumi Foundation on a familiarization visit to see the success of the Mental Health Program implementation and the opportunity to pilot the e-mental health service soon.
Makhzoumi Foundation carried out through the Development Program/ Crafts and Environmental Arts, in collaboration with the Diplomats’ Spouses Association in Lebanon DSAL, a session on making and decorating wax on February 7, 2017 at the Foundation’s Atelier in Mazraa. A number of Diplomats’ Spouses and their friends participated in the session whereby they learned how…
The first meeting regarding the “Safer Internet Day 2017” organized by the Higher Council for Children-Ministry of Social Affairs gathered all concerned partners including MF.
Under the Project “Civil Society for Sustainable Development”, within AFKAR 3 Program, funded by the European Union and managed by the office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform Makhzoumi Foundation organized three seminars on “Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development” in collaboration with the Italian NGO Armadilla and ALMEE and the Mediterranean Information Office…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the 21st MIO – Annual general meeting (AGM) that took place in Greece, Athens on the 17th of January 2017 gathering the NGOs’ members of MIO. During the meeting MIO reported all its activities of 2016 and the foreseen activities of 2017. Mrs. Sallama Namani presented the project “Civil Society in Action…
Makhzoumi Foundation, represented by the General Manager Mr. Samer El Safah participated at the second conference of donor organizations held in Bahrain, within a session entitled “The Donor Organizations with Sustainable Impact to Empower Targeted Communities … Professional Standards and International Practices.” The conference was held under the title “Muslim Donor Organizations with Global…
Makhzoumi Foundation represented by its President Mrs. May Makhzoumi signed an agreement of collaboration with Mohammad Khaled Social Institutions in presence of the Founder Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi and his highness the Grand Mufti of Lebanon sheikh Abdullatif Derian. The agreement stresses on lifting up the community services offered by both organizations and the improvement of…
In the framework of the fruitful cooperation between Makhzoumi Foundation in Tripoli and the Danish Council for Refugees and funding from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Foundation in cooperation with its partner the Danish Council held a ceremony for honoring the beneficiaries of the Community Development Center, in Fayhaa Hall, on…
Mrs. May Makhzoumi, President of Makhzoumi Foundation, attended the ceremony that was organized by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Program on December 19, 2016, at the Phoenicia Hotel, for two occasions: the first to present awards to commercial and industrial companies which reported their emissions of greenhouse gases that cause global…
MF at “Lebanon Collaboration for the SDGs” Event, held to introduce the sustainable development goals and showcase different efforts and partnerships related to these goals. MF presented the “Green Demonstration Room” Project and how it relates to the SDGs. The Green Demonstration Room is located at the premises of the Educational Center of Research…
The IMPACT is coming to Lebanon! Do you have an idea of a business and want to establish your own start up? Does it have a positive effect on the society? Register and attend this boot camp and you will be able to implement your business and take it to the next level of growth.…
The Municipality of Irkay in South Lebanon, Makhzoumi Foundation and Armadilla organized in July an informative session for stakeholders and beekeepers on “Sustainable Beekeeping”. The session gathered 25 participants and was led by Mr. Fadi Abi Sleiman who explained the different varieties of honey. He addressed the safety aspect of beekeeping and the main diseases…
To revive handicrafts and to contribute to women training to empower them economically, Makhzoumi Foundation continues to organize crafts workshops at its center in Mazraa; to that regard, a ceramic workshop was held on July 19, 2016. This session includes preparing and coloring ceramic paste and transforming it into beautiful shapes like flowers, fruits, etc.,…
The Makhzoumi Foundation Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit distributes every month ATM cards to the Syrian Refugees that help them encounter their survival essentials. We distribute these card based on vulnerability after performing household visits. We have reached 32,716 beneficiaries from Nov 2015 till today and our number is continuously increasing with the help of…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the Closing Plenary Session at the NGO Consultations Forum in Geneva entitled “youth… the future is now”. The session included concluding Remarks and discussion of the topics presented during the last days of the forum with Deputy High Commissioner all regarding youth problems in the present crisis situations.
In the framework of cooperation between Makhzoumi Foundation and the Development Services Center – Tarik Al Jadida, the Development Program at the Foundation organized, in collaboration with Safer Association, an awareness session for kids on prevention of school accidents, with the President of Safer Association, Dr. Jubran Qarnaouni, as part of the weekly Kids Club…
Because self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is important for diabetic patients, a 2-days course on the this topic was done by the Order of Nurses in Lebanon during which the professionals presented information about SMBG as being recommended for people with diabetes and their health care professionals in order to achieve a controlled level of blood glucose and to prevent hypoglycemia.…
Ante-Natal Care known as ANC is care for women during the pregnancy weeks. To help spread awareness about this important topic, LAU Pharm-D Candidate at Makhzoumi Foundation presented medical tips with Dos and Donts for 22 pregnant women. .
On the 19th of May 2016, an awareness session on “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention” was delivered by Makhzoumi Foundation Relief Unit to Syrian and Iraqi Women and adolescents. The offender’s tricks to lure children were pointed out, discussed and acted by every pair of the attendees. Rules that must be taught to children were elaborated…
Makhzoumi Foundation continues the implementation of awareness sessions for kids about the importance of sorting and recycling waste, including environmental hand works; to that regard, an awareness session was held in collaboration with the Development Services Center-Chiah/Ministry of Social Affairs, at Ibn Khaldun Elementary School in the southern suburbs of Beirut, on April 12, 2016.…
412 Vulnerable Syrian Refugees received much needed Food parcels on April 9, 2016, in the presence of the Malaysian Ambassador and his Wife who also visited the Mobile medical Unit. They were assisted in the distribution by MF-RHSU whose social workers delivered a Sexual Gender Based Violence awareness session on “Family Planning” and a Child…
The Crafts and Environmental Arts Department at Makhzoumi Foundation continues to conduct short craft sessions at its center in Mazraa, of which is the Faux Bijoux Craft Session that include making necklaces and bracelets and earrings, made of beads and woven by threads. The most recent session was held on March 31, 2016, with the…
The project that Makhzoumi Foundation is implementing with the Italian NGO Armadilla includes the visits of the Mobile Medical Unit team to refugee camps inside Beirut. One of these camps is the overcrowded Chatila camp. In the month of March 2016, the Italian mission lead by Professor Aldo Morrone visited Chatila accompanied by the medical…
Makhzoumi Foundation RHSU conveyed an awareness session on “7 life tips to use with children”, displayed by the IRC – UNICEF poster, at the Anamel Center at Burj Al Barajneh camp. The session included 32 female caregivers who related to the topic and gave examples from their daily lives.
Following the global action plan tackling the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics, Makhzoumi Foundation Healthcare program has set one key objective that is to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance through effective communication and education. With the efforts of LAU Pharm-D trainee, Rima Khabbaz, rotating at the primary healthcare center in Mazraa, a slide show was presented to explain in a very easy way the importance of following…
The LAU Pharm-D interns rotating at Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center in Mazraa organized a 1-day campaign to vaccinate 50 children who missed their routine vaccines; it took place on January 29, 2016. The Foundation thanked the Primary Healthcare Program at the Ministry of Public Health for providing free vaccines.
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the workshop “Energy Finance in the Middle East: Uncertainties and Opportunities” that was held on January 22, 2016, at Olayan School of Business/AUB to offer a better understanding of current and emerging financing models of energy projects in the region and highlight the challenges faced, particularly when considering renewable and nuclear power…
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