StepForward is an academic experiential journey that every youth around the world have a chance at “it’s for the best to do the best”. The Step Forward program is an internship program or a skill-based volunteering (SBV) opportunity to empower youth with the needed skills for employment opportunities in exploring how their discipline looks in…
Makhzoumi Foundation Environment and Development Program implemented two craft workshops, whereby the trainees learned how to make names from colored metal wires. It is a craft that is currently popular in the design domain; it is used in decorating chocolate and souvenirs of happy occasions and also in making jewelry.
Makhzoumi Foundation trained a number of women on sewing basics and how to repair clothes, at its Center in Mazraa. The participants in the workshop remarked its importance for each woman, and explained their desire to have an advanced workshop during which they could learn the sewing techniques; this workshop will be implemented later. Such…
We value education and we know that it helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that contributes to their success, and thus improve their community. Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the Indian embassy webinar on educational opportunities for Lebanese students providing scholarships for up to 100% in different specialties. Only by building capacities we…
Makhzoumi Foundation’s training course on Macrame Weaving was highly praised by its participants, that they advanced from the first level of training to the second level, and produced during this workshop distinctive hanging plant bags and baskets; hereafter they are able to produce more pieces of art to use in their businesses.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. And after one year on Beirut Explosion, and with the economic crisis Lebanon is facing, along with the corona pandemic, we felt the need to discuss this topic. Makhzoumi Foundation held an online session,…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated, through Zoom, at the conclusion of the project: “Preserving and Promoting the Unique Plant Heritage in Lebanon”, implemented by the Faculty of Science at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, in cooperation with the “Jouzour Loubnan” association. The webinar included the launch of the database of the results of the project, found…
The Chocolate Molding and Decorating workshop is still at the head of the craft workshops implemented by Makhzoumi Foundation, despite the economic crisis in Lebanon and the high prices of raw material. Chocolate is easy to make at home, where cost is lower and its safety is certain. Moreover, it is easily customizable and highly…
The President of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, participated in the Donor Conference and Award 2021, in its fifth edition, organized by the International Center for Donor Services – a member of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, and the Global Expert Consulting Group. Under the title “Donors from sponsoring humanitarian projects to building peace…
In implementation of its well-known slogan, “Your health is our concern” the Primary Health Care Center at Makhzoumi Foundation announced the launching of a package of almost free health services, in cooperation with Relief International and the Primary Health Care Network in Lebanon. The health package includes medical examinations, some basic and necessary laboratory tests,…
Eid Al- Adha at Makhzoumi Foundation’s vocational training center is not like any other. Many courses at the program, brought also many activities to live the spirit of the Eid! As Adha is about sharing and helping and being happy and grateful, so are our programs. Makhzoumi Foundation’s beauty academy hosted an open beauty day,…
Microsoft Office Specialist Championship Awarded Makhzoumi Foundation “The Drive Award” for Outstanding support and providing equal opportunities for schools, students & champions. The Award was presented at the MOS Virtual Ceremony 2021 in the Presence of Mr. Samih Ajroush Microsoft Skilling Manager Middle East & Africa; Mr. Tarek El-Bacha ITLS, Co-Founder / Learning & Development…
Within the craft workshops implemented by Makhzoumi Foundation, the workshop on Copper Jewelry received such high demand that two sessions were conducted, taking into account social distancing. The first session took place during the month of June at the Foundation’s Mazraa Center, and the second session will be implemented soon.
At Makhzoumi Foundation, we value Human & Children rights The rights the most. Our main goal is to work to empower our people, youth & children. The Human & Children rights are the corner stone for an empowered society! Children have the rights to an identity, to health, to education, to a family life and…
The President of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, distributed the prizes of the drawing and photography competition organized by the Foundation’s Environment and Development Program, under the title “Challenging the New Normal”, targeting children and young people of ages 10 to 18. The theme of the contest was life under the Covid-19 pandemic. The Foundation…
Makhzoumi Foundation continues its trainings on handicrafts that are rare and easy to make at home, among which is Macrame Weaving, known for its unique pillowcases and hanging baskets. The course took place at Makhzoumi Foundation Center – Mazraa. Due to popular demand, it will be followed by an advanced course.
As empowering youth is one of our main goals at Makhzoumi Foundation, Step Forward program never stops recruiting and helping interns throughout the year. Step Forward Initiative recruited seven interns for the month of June, in which the program provided them with the opportunity to practice day-by-day job tasks and acquire the skills needed to…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in “MoreThanAJob” Forum Day in Lebanon, organized by BCTS Business Consultancy & Training Services, held at Hilton Habtour Hotel – Sin El Fil. “MoreThanAJob” is a project that aims to promote social inclusion of vulnerable, unemployed populations by applying best practices for more effective collaboration of the Social and Solidarity Economy actors…
Makhzoumi Foundation launched the Pfizer vaccination campaign in Beirut, at Al Makassed Hospital, as an extension of its continuous work for more than 24 years, and as a continuation of its social and health campaigns, under the generous patronage of the founder and honorary president of the foundation, his excellency Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, in cooperation…
Like every year, Makhzoumi Foundation hosted the Microsoft Office Championship test exams at its headquarters in Beirut. This yearly international competition is an opportunity for students who wish to improve their Microsoft skills, and get a title that helps them in their future, whether it was during their higher education or their future careers. As…
At Makhzoumi Foundation, we always seek to empower youth and women, and for that purpose, our programs give a developed classed for handicrafts. Handicrafts create job opportunities for many people living under the current crises in Lebanon, thanks to their acceptable cost and the ability to make them at home; one of these crafts is…
Makhzoumi Foundation, in partnership with the International Union for Social Responsibility, organized the “Training Forum for Leaders of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030”, which included nearly 300 civil society organizations, in addition to activists and those interested in sustainable development goals from various Arab countries. The forum was held via Zoom application to take into…
Makhzoumi Foundation, a private, non-profit Lebanese organization, started its work in Lebanon in 1997, based on the vision of its founder, his excellency deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, and headed by Mrs. May Naamani Makhzoumi, with the aim of helping empower the local community in Lebanon to achieve independence and self-sufficiency and by improving prospects, empowering individuals…
Makhzoumi Foundation has allocated a day to hand out the prizes to the winners of the “Sweet and Unforgettable” series, which it launched during the holy month of Ramadan. The winning children, accompanied by their families, visited the headquarters of Makhzoumi Foundation in Beirut, Barbour, and received their prizes, in the presence of the narrator…
A new opportunity has been provided by The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation to the women who have been trained on environmental crafts and sweets to display their goods at the Handy by MF stand within the Souk Al Balad Exhibition, launched by Solidere on the initiative of “Ardouna” (Our Land) Association with the…
Makhzoumi Foundation handed out prizes to the winners who participated in the “Beirut Riddles” competition, and won the weekly draw. These awards included food vouchers, health cards from the Foundation, and free professional vocational trainings. It is noteworthy that during the holy month of Ramadan, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an interesting and educational competition entitled “Beirut’s…
The founder and honorary president of Makhzoumi Foundation, deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, signed an agreement with the minister of Public Health Dr. Hamad Hassan, to import the Pfizer vaccine through the ministry. After his visit to Minister Hassan in his office at the ministry, Makhzoumi praised the “colossal efforts of the Ministry of Health” noting that…
If some of the Lebanese are still able to withstand and secure a living at a minimum, then the bulk of the Lebanese people are now equal in standard of living and in fear for their health, which has become more and more burdensome in light of the increase in the hospitalization bill. However, a…
After the economic crisis exceeded all expectations, with talk of the blocking of any horizon for financial treatments and the bleeding that is likely to continue, whoever watches the deterioration of living conditions and overlooks the daily suffering of the citizens realizes the size of the social collapse and tragedy with the devaluation of the…
Despite the great challenges that she faced from changing the mindset, breaking the barriers of sectarian, sectarian and regional differences, and building trust to enhance the sense of national belonging, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, the President of Makhzoumi Foundation, did not give up and worked to empower women by entering the field of work, gender equality…
Initiatives and activities to help the poorest and a call for cooperation When the goal is humanitarian, and standing next to each other in good and bad times, no economic or social obstacles can stand in the way of believing in the importance of helping a person … This is what applies to Makhzoumi Foundation,…
The story teller has always been an integral part of Beirut’s memories. In this regard, during the blessed month of Ramadan, Makhzoumi Foundation launched a series of purposeful filmed stories under the title “Sweet and Unforgettable”, which was presented on the Foundation’s social media platforms. A series of stories was read for followers, by Mrs.…
“Healthy Fasting”, under this heading, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an awareness campaign that extended throughout the blessed month of Ramadan, addressing nutritional and health habits during the holy month. During this video series, which was shown on the foundation’s social media platforms, nutritionists, social workers and lactation specialists at Makhzoumi Foundation were featured, and they provided…
On Tuesday morning, April 20, a course was launched for the designer of innovative community initiatives according to UN standards, which was organized by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility in partnership with Makhzoumi Foundation through the ZOOM app. This session witnessed a great turnout, as more than 100 participants from inside and outside Lebanon…
During the holy month of Ramadan, Makhzoumi Foundation launched a fun and informative competition, entitled “Beirut Riddles”. Each week, the foundation posted 4 riddles for their audience to solve. And each week, a draw was held where 3 of those who got the correct answers were chosen to win food vouchers, health cards from the…
The Corona pandemic continues around the world, and with it our efforts to spread education will continue against all odds. The vocational training program at Makhzoumi Foundation continued its educational classes through remote education technology throughout the general closure period. Among these classes, the Academy of Beauty at Makhzoumi Foundation held intensive training sessions remotely,…
At Makhzoumi Foundation, we are not just an organization … we are more like family. That’s why we always support our staff and we are loyal to them, as they are to the foundation and its beneficiaries. After serving the foundation for many years, some for 5 years, 10 years, 20 years and more, we…
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. On this basis, Makhzoumi Foundation provided sewing machine and sewing materials and knitting materials, for talented people in sewing and knitting affected by the Beirut blast regardless of their gender, nationality,…
With the beginning of 2021, Beirut, the Lebanese capital, has been chosen as the “socially responsible Arab city for the year 2021”. This came based on the desire of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility to build fruitful partnerships with government, private and community agencies in the Beirut community, and to cooperate with them, to…
In light of the continuation of the Corona crisis that is afflicting the world, and with the need to preserve public safety, and at the same time the necessity to spread education, the Vocational Training Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continued its work throughout the past period through online education techniques. And as an extension of…
The scene of the destruction of Beirut, and the grief of its people after August 4, is engraved in our hearts. Another scene is also engraved, which is the solidarity of its people to rebuild it. A realistic embodiment of the resurrection from among the rubble, for reconstruction, and for recovery … with cooperation! We…
With the beginning of the new year, and in the joyful holidays season, Beirut’s wound haven’t healed yet, and the tears of its people have not dried up. But there is no harm in drawing a smile in the darkness, a hope for a better tomorrow for all of Lebanon… so we decided not to…
Within the framework of working on developing the capabilities of youth and women and empowering them in their societies to build a better future, the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, in partnership with Makhzoumi Foundation, held a training course on humanitarian diplomacy. Under the title “International Specialist in Humanitarian Diplomacy,” the training program included more…
Measles is a dangerous and rapidly spreading disease that threatens the health of our children, especially because it is easily transmitted through the air, for example through sneezing, coughing or touching, but it is possible to eliminate it through vaccination. Under the title “One Injection Makes Difference”, the Ministry of Public Health, in partnership with…
In recognition of her efforts in serving the nation, empowering its people and effectively contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Excellence Awards Academy – Dubai honored Mrs. May Makhzoumi, Makhzoumi Foundation’s President. Mrs. May Makhzoumi received the Arab Pride Award for the most influential personalities in the economy and inclusive development,…
In the occasion of International Volunteer Day, the Arab Federation for Voluntary Activities conducted 5 days remote training workshops on volunteerism, followed by a recognition event for the efforts of Voluntary NGOs & Individuals in the Arab Region. Among 100 NGOs in the Region, Makhzoumi Foundation was recognized with an Appreciation Certificate to its efforts…
In response to the stifling economic conditions, Save the Children Association implemented within the RESO project, in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation, Injaz Association and Al Majmuaa- and funded by the German Federal Ministry – a campaign to support the neediest families. Where food parcels and non-food aid was distributed to more than 580 families.
Sweets and craft workshops have been receiving increased interest with the escalation of the economic crisis and the outbreak of the Corona epidemic; handwork at home saves money, maintains social distancing and guarantees food safety. The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation carried out a training workshop on preparing marzipan paste from almonds and…
Beirut Blast left many families devastated, shattered and vulnerable. If some decided to move over, we won’t until we rebuild our city & reinforce its people. In collaboration with World Vision organization, and as an extension of Makhzoumi Foundation’s efforts during “All for Beirut” campaign, hundreds of by food parcels were distributed to the families in need,…
We repeatedly use soap in our daily life, and our need for it has doubled due to Corona epidemic precautions, and because of its excessive cost, it has been necessary to find new saving ways, without limiting its use, the most prominent of which is making soap at home. From this perspective, the Environment and…
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