The Environment and Development Program (EDP) at Makhzoumi Foundation held a soap-making workshop where participants learned how to produce traditional olive oil soap, as well as soaps made from palm and coconut oils. The workshop also introduced techniques for coloring and perfuming soap, combining practical application with scientifically grounded training. Participants highly appreciated. _____________________ ورشة…
In line with its environmental mission and its ongoing commitment to raising awareness on environmental preservation and biodiversity conservation, the Makhzoumi Foundation was a supportive partner in an environmental activity held at the Jaj Cedar Reserve in Byblos District, through its Environment/Development Program. The activity was organized by Cynthia Zouein Helou, a lecturer at AUT…
Celebrating the World Environment Day, and with the aim of encouraging citizens to care for nature and discover the joy of tending flowers and plants, the Makhzoumi Foundation distributed ornamental seedlings and aromatic plants to passersby in front of its main center in Mazraa. As every year, the campaign was warmly welcomed by the public,…
A safe space for gathering, learning, and having fun is provided regularly by the Environment/Development Program (EDP) at Makhzoumi Foundation for kids. Through handcraft workshops, children learn environmental arts and skills, transforming used items into useful objects. They also learn how to protect the environment and reduce waste through reuse and upcycling. _____________________ التعلّم البيئي…
On the occasion of World Environment Day and World Oceans Day 2026, because the sea deserves it, the Environment and Development Program and StepForward at Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with HEAD and the Municipality of Byblos, joined a beach cleanup campaign in Byblos as part of the LEGABIENTE Mediterranean Network across 21 countries. A cleaner…
Cultivating skills for a sustainable future! The Makhzoumi Foundation implemented a vocational training on agricultural skills, supporting participants in developing practical knowledge in planting, irrigation, home gardening, and sustainable farming practices to strengthen self-reliance, food security, and income-generation opportunities. _____________________ مهارات زراعية لمستقبل مستدام تنمية المهارات من أجل مستقبل مستدام! نفذت مؤسسة مخزومي تدريباً مهنياً…
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Makhzoumi Foundation and Human Environment Association for Development (HEAD) aiming at enhancing cooperation in implementing environmental and community initiatives in Lebanon. The signing took place in the presence of the President of the Human Environment Association for Development, Mrs. Marie-Thérèse Seif, and the General Manager of the Makhzoumi…
The Makhzoumi Foundation donated 275 bitter orange (“Bou Sfeir”) saplings from its nursery to the City of Byblos, in collaboration with the Human Environmental Association for Development (HEAD), as part of the reforestation campaign launched by the Byblos Municipality on May 16 in the presence of the President of the Municipality Dr. Joseph Chami. The…
The Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation awarded environmental prizes to the winners of Ramadan Contest. The Program conducted a raffle draw, and Mrs. Nahida Nakouzi Ladki won the first prize, while Mr. Mahdi Aliyan won the second prize. Congratulations to the winners… _____________________ مبروك للفائزين قدّم برنامج البيئة والتنمية في مؤسسة مخزومي جوائز بيئيّة للفائزين…
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…
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).…
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…
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…
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…
A group of women received training on the basic principles of crochet knitting, at Makhzoumi Foundation Main Center in Mazraa. The Environment/Development Program at the Foundation continues to provide training on handmade craft workshops—particularly the environmental ones—with the aim of expanding the group of people interested in and committed to environmental protection, in Lebanon, as…
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continues to organize craft and environmental workshops for kids, at its center in Mazraa. Within this framework, the kids learned how to make use of used plastic spoons and paper scraps to create toys and spend enjoyable and fun times together, accompanied by special children’s songs. _____________________…
Holiday days can combine fun with lasting benefits, not just immediate ones, so their positive outcomes accompany our children throughout their lives. This is what the “Makhzoumi Foundation” seeks to achieve through all its programs and projects, and this is what the Foundation’s Environment / Development Program has accomplished through its series of activities for…
The Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation welcomed a group of kids, aged seven to twelve, in an atmosphere filled with joy of the holidays. They learned the principles of making handicrafts, and each of them created their own holiday piece decorated with their own hands. _____________________ أشغال حرفية للأطفال في أجواء الأعياد إستقبل “برنامج البيئة…
Reusing discarded items and making use of them is what the Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation is seeking to train kids to do. In addition, it brings them together in an atmosphere of warmth and familiarity, encouraging them to cooperate and enjoy their time with real companions rather than virtual ones offered by social media.…
A delegation from the Makhzoumi Foundation visited the Director General of Télé Liban, Dr. Elissar Naddaf, at the Télé Liban building in Tallet El Khayat on December 17, 2025. On the occasion, both parties inaugurated the garden of Tele Liban, which Makhzoumi Foundation had maintained, rehabilitated, and planted with trees and ornamental plants. Dr. Naddaf…
The children’s handicraft series continues on Fridays at Makhzoumi Foundation; two-hours session that brings together children of age 7 to 13, where they learn to create crafts in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. The latest session was on making bead accessories. _____________________ الإبداع في أجواء من المرح: سلسلة الأشغال اليدوية للأطفال تستمر سلسلة الأشغال اليدوية…
The secrets of molding chocolate, choosing its fillings, coloring, and decorating were trained on by Makhzoumi Foundation during the chocolate workshop conducted by the Foundation’s Environment and Development Program, earlier this month. The program continues holding the craft workshops at the Foundation’s main center in Barbour – Mazraa. _____________________ ورشة صنع وتزيين الشوكولا أسرار صب…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the launch of the national “Roadside Tree-Planting” program, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Order of Engineers in Beirut. Held under the patronage of Minister Dr. Nizar Hani, the event brought together ministry officials, municipalities, academics, private-sector partners, and specialists in environmental and urban planning. The Minister…
In an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment, a number of children spent enjoyable and beneficial times at the Makhzoumi Foundation where they learned, through the Environment and Development Program, how to reuse waste and transform it into artistic works, protecting and preserving the environment. _____________________ ورشة فنون لتدوير النفايات للأطفال في جو من المرح والتسلية،…
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation conducted a training workshop on the principles of sewing at the Foundation’s main center in Mazraa. It was followed by a second workshop focused on pattern design and skirt tailoring, during which each participant designed and sewed her own skirt. The participants expressed their admiration for both…
Makhzoumi Foundation took part in the Mediterranean Stakeholder Forum on Environment and Climate Action: “Making the Behavioral Shift Happen”, held in Cairo, Egypt. Eng. Sallama Namani, Manager of the Environment & Development Program, represented the Foundation and spoke during the session “Effective Promotion of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to Make the Needed Transformative Changes.”…
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation is keen to organize craft workshops for children every Friday, coinciding with the holiday of students from several schools in Beirut, especially public ones. It is a space, even a small one, for children to meet and spend enjoyable and beneficial time together. The photos are from…
The “Sewing Principal Techniques” Workshop, organized by Makhzoumi Foundation, witnessed a large turnout during which the participants learned how to operate a sewing machine as well as the basic steps in this field. This workshop enables participants to advance further into garment and artistic sewing. _____________________ ورشة مبادئ الخياطة شهدت ورشة تعلّم مبادئ الخياطة التي…
As part of its many environmental initiatives, Makhzoumi Foundation is committed to reducing the waste crisis, particularly in the capital Beirut and its surrounding areas. It does so by collecting waste and converting it for recycling through its project “Yalla Nefroz”, which it launched in 2016 following the waste crisis. The Foundation implements this project…
Nine hours with a needle, thread, and a piece of fabric stretched on a hoop were enough to take the participants in the embroidery workshop, organized by Makhzoumi Foundation, to another world ـــ far from worries and pressures of life. In just a few hours, they learned the basics of embroidery and how to be…
We are honored to attend the Launch of the Ministry’s Strategy under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers. This milestone marks the Ministry’s transformation from Social Affairs to Social Development, reinforcing Lebanon’s commitment to dignity, social protection, and inclusion for all. We look forward to collaborating with fellow…
The Ministry of Environment launched the “Lebanon Climate Policy Package” at the Grand Serail, under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam, and with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The package includes three national strategies forming a comprehensive roadmap for climate action — reducing emissions,…
Within the framework of the Women in Leadership Project by the Arab Institute for Women – Lebanese American University, in collaboration with UNDP and UN Women, and supported by the Government of Canada, Makhzoumi Foundation, represented by its Environment and Development Program Manager Eng. Sallama Namani, attended the relaunch ceremony of “Who Is She”, the…
Makhzoumi Foundation conducted a new workshop on chocolate molding, filling, coloring, wrapping and decorating for happy occasions. Participants in this workshop learned easy-to-follow methods that could be applied at home to a professional level. More similar workshops will be held soon. _____________________ ورشة صناعة الشوكولا نفّذت مؤسسة مخزومي ورشة جديدة لصبّ الشوكولا وحشوه وتلوينه وتغليفه…
Flower arrangement for various occasions is a craft taught by Makhzoumi Foundation as part of its Environment and Development Program. Among the benefits of this craft is providing trainees with skills to arrange flowers for different occasions, as well as giving them enjoyable and inspiring times amid a world of beauty and colors. _____________________ ورشة…
As part of building a sustainable and inclusive roadmap for a just transition in Lebanon’s energy sector, Makhzoumi Foundation, represented by Environment and Development Program Manager, Eng. Sallama Namani, participated in the session “Stakeholder Consultation: Towards Developing a Roadmap for a Just Transition in Lebanon,” organized by the United Nations Global Compact – Lebanon Network,…
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continues to organize craft activities for children at the Foundation’s main center in Beirut, including environmental activities. These workshops attract children from Beirut and its surroundings, where they spend enjoyable and beneficial time together; they learn handicrafts as well as the importance of protecting and preserving the…
A group of women were trained, at Makhzoumi Foundation, on molding, coloring, perfuming, and decorating candles, as well as the best ways to market them, and also the necessary steps to prepare a distinctive and unique product. As usual, the Environment and Development Program at the Foundation continues to launch more artisanal workshops. _____________________ ورشة…
In an atmosphere of warmth and joy, a group of girls learned the craft of making and designing beaded bracelets at Makhzoumi Foundation in Mazraa. During the workshop, organized by the Foundation’s Environment and Development Program, the girls were able to create a collection of colorful bracelets suitable for the summer season. At the end…
The Makhzoumi Foundation continuously strives to create spaces for children to make use of their free time by engaging in entertaining environmental arts. As part of this initiative, the Foundation’s Environment and Development Program conducted a workshop for children, during which they learned the art of Découpage and how to reuse waste materials to make…
In line with its environmental mission, Makhzoumi Foundation donated 350 saplings to the women of the Orthodox Parish of Our Lady of Salvation – Byblos, “Lejnet Hamilat al Tib” in collaboration with the “Human Association for Environment and Development (HEAD)”. “Lejnet Hamilat al Tib” distributed the saplings during their annual brunch, the proceeds of which…
Unique and distinctive resin pieces crafted by trainees at the Makhzoumi Foundation during a resin casting workshop, where they learned the secrets of this craft and ways to innovate and personalize it to suit each individual’s taste. The Makhzoumi Foundation continues to conduct craft workshops, at its Mazraa center, for both adults and children.
The Environment and Development Program at the Makhzoumi Foundation held a new workshop on molding, coloring, and decorating chocolate. The workshop took place at the Foundation’s main center in Mazraa – Beirut, and included an introduction to different types of fillings, such as nuts, wafers, and soft fillings, along with practical application of several of…
The art of arranging natural flowers, creating bouquets, and designing innovative floral baskets for weddings and various occasions is one of the craft workshops organized by Makhzoumi Foundation for those interested in learning the craft, whether individually or in groups. A recent course held at the end June showcased the Foundation’s signature level of craftsmanship,…
Empowering individuals in the Community and preserving the Environment are among the core interests of the Makhzoumi Foundation. To this end, the Foundation established the “Environment and Development Program.”The program participated in the “Ahla Fawda” festival on Hamra Street – Beirut, where it showcased the handicrafts of women to help them market their products. These…
Under the patronage of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Tamara El Zein, the Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO and the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), celebrated the announcement of the results of the national competition “Together for a Plastic-Free Environment: Youth for Change,” held at Saint Joseph University…
As part of support for the National Environmental Strategy 2030, the “Together for a Plastic-Free Environment” Awards Ceremony was launched today at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Saint Joseph University. The event aims to honor outstanding environmental initiatives and strengthen national efforts to reduce plastic use. It was held under the patronage of Her…
Chocolate remains beloved by the “public” at all times, especially during joyful occasions. Chocolate molding and decorating workshops at the Makhzoumi Foundation continue to be at the forefront of artisanal specialties. Working with chocolate molding is enjoyable, offers vast room for creativity, and has a highly popular market. The Environment and Development Program at the…
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance green spaces and promote environmental awareness, the Makhzoumi Foundation donated 350 ornamental and fruit tree saplings to HAED within an initiative aimed at supporting the environment and sustainable development across various Lebanese regions. The distribution of the saplings included environmental celebrations held in the Ras area, including…
A group of women spent enjoyable and beneficial times at Makhzoumi Foundation-Mazraa, surrounded by flowers, where they learned—amid an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie—how to arrange flowers for happy occasions. The participants expressed their admiration for the workshop and requested to join more advanced classes in this field.
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