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…
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…
After the explosion of the Beirut port, a prominent scene imprinted in the minds of the Lebanese … solidarity and cooperation to help each other, under the heading of a broad line: We’re “All for Beirut”. Hundreds of young women and men from different regions gathered to wipe off the dust of destruction from their…
On top of the rubble of shattered Beirut, arms crossed to remove the debris and restore life to “The Lady of the World” AKA Beirut. Volunteers working non-stop to remove debris and rubble and clean up damaged homes, shops, hospitals and schools. Parallel to the work of these heroes, “Yalla Nefroz” initiative’s truck moved to…
Beginning beekeeping can be fun and relatively easy if you’re prepared. It also can produce a good income when maintained correctly. Makhzoumi Foundation’s Environment & Development program, in collaboration with the Lutheran World Relief (LWR), distributed 60 kits including 120 beehives, beekeeping suits, gloves, smokers, levers, brushes, and wax in both Baalback and Majdel Anjar…
The methods available to confront the economic crisis are multiple, as for Makhzoumi Foundation, we contribute to it by providing a number of them in a variety of fields, among them learning crafts and handicrafts that can be practiced from home as a profession or benefit from it for the family. In this context, the…
Aiming to empower youth by guiding them to a suitable future that fulfils their desires and expose their skills, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the 32nd International College Fair “Academia Lebanon” on the 4th and 5th of February at the Lancaster Plaza Hotel, Raouche. The foundation’s goal is to help students bridge their way into university…
Makhzoumi Foundation’s Environment & Development Program’s department of Crafts and Environmental Arts is concerned with craftsmen, and it provides opportunities for craftsmen to train them and contribute marketing their products. The Foundation is also keen on protecting this sector and keeping abreast of everything new about it. In this context, Makhzoumi Foundation attended the launching…
The earth is what we all have in common, and we all share life on it! Protecting it is a must for our continuity, and future generations’ sake! Makhzoumi Foundation always seeks to spread awareness and apply action plans to save the environment, and develop society’s knowledge on it. Based on that, Makhzoumi Foundation participated…
Lebanon has witnessed several different events in the recent period, which began with the wave of fires that hit a number of Lebanese areas, and did not end with the break of protest movements and demonstrations to condemn the situation that the country has reached. In line with our duty as institutions and individuals to…
The Makhzoumi Foundation’s Development Program participated in the “Agricultural, Landscape, Nutrition, and Food Industries Exhibition”, that was held by the Alumni Club of the American University of Beirut, branch of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, on campus, over three days 3-4 and 5 October 2019. The exhibition included a series of seminars and…
On September the 29th, a beach clean-up campaign, organized by Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with Burj Al Barajne Municipality, and funded by UNHCR, took place after big efforts and preparations. The campaign targeted part of Ouzaii Beach after a field scan conducted in the area. The area was highly littered with plastic which formed a…
Makhzoumi Foundation’s development program continues to carry out its various craft courses during the summer of 2019, as well as dessert courses, including a course to prepare ice cream with natural fruit, especially as the program encourages the consumption of healthy foods and to prepare it at home to be fresh and nutritious. Ice cream…
The yearly kids’ summer club at Makhzoumi Foundation welcomed 29 children of different nationalities between the ages of 6 and 13. The club opened its doors on the 18th of July, and ended on the 29th of August 2019. Throughout the six weeks, children were involved in environmental awareness and activities -namely regarding sorting, recycling,…
Empowering people, including women in particular, is at the heart of Makhzoumi Foundation’s mission, especially since job opportunities are not always available. Since learning handicrafts is a definite opportunity in the hands of the learner, for it does not require large capital and can be implemented at home and with simple tools, Makhzoumi Foundation’s development…
Since its establishment, Makhzoumi Foundation has been organizing awareness meetings and environmental craft courses, through which it encourages waste reduction and reuse, as well as recycling, which are the three ways that the Foundation considers the best solution to the waste crisis, rather than incinerators that are harmful to humans and the environment in general.…
On the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification, the 16th of June of each year, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Development Program participated in an awareness-raising event for a group of Al-Mabarrat school students during the environmental day organized by the Al-Mabrat Charitable Society in the pine grove of Beirut on 20 June 2019. Awareness sessions on…
As a leading NGO in the field of Education for Sustainable Development in Lebanon, and a member and strategic partner of Mediterranean Information Office (MIO-ECSDE), Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the Second Meeting of the Mediterranean Committee on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The meeting was organized by MIO-ECSDE on June 26th and 27th at the…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at The 6th Garden Show and Spring Festival at Beirut Hippodrome between the 5th and the 8th of June 2019. The Garden Show & Spring Festival is an annual unique anticipated destination for garden enthusiasts and outdoor lovers, that also aims to promote Lebanon’s environmental tourism and cultural heritage. Makhzoumi Foundation’s stand…
Being the Lebanese partner of the “DIVE-IN” project, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the Peer Learning Seminar at the Mediterranean Information Office (MIO-ECSDE) in Athens, whereby it provided a group of educators and professionals from Greece, Jordan and Palestine with a workshop about social inclusion in Lebanon. The workshop was held on the 24th of May…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the EU Green Week that was held at the Blue Point Conference Center in Brussels, Belgium, May 15th -17th. Under the theme “Take the Initiative! Applying environmental legislation”, Makhzoumi Foundation participated at several sessions, including: Environment and Health, How Civil Society can facilitate implementation of environmental laws, Sustainable Fertilizers, Steps to…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the celebration ceremony organized by the Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, to announce the results of the expressionist and artistic competition on the issue of the marriage of underage girls under the title “Not before 18 Years Old” which targeted middle and…
As an extension to its initiative in the preservation of the environment “Yalla Nefroz”, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the campaign of the Big Blue Association to clean the Lebanese coast and sea, from Arida north to Ras Al Naqoura in the south, along with the Lebanese army, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the…
Makhzoumi Foundation, in cooperation with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, organized the closing ceremony of the national competition “Let’s Plant and Maintain Our School and Our Environment”, under the patronage and attendance of the Director General of Education at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Mr. Fadi Yarak, in presence of the President…
Environment is our home, and it reflects our culture, and we have to be aware and cultured to maintain a healthy environment. To keep with Makhzoumi Foundation’s interest in implementing the sustainable development goals in Lebanon, the objectives of the environment occupies a wide space, given their importance and direct impact on our daily lives…
Based on the concern of Makhzoumi Foundation for achieving the sustainable development goals, the Foundation’s Development Program participated in the closing ceremony of the “Learning for All Week” activities under the title “I Deserve Quality Education”, held at Al Kawthar High School on 17 April 2019, under the auspices of the Regional Specialist for Basic…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated on April 10th and 11th in the Kick off meeting at CITEA hotel for the project “Training on Beekeeping Skills and Environmental Arts and Crafts in the Bekaa and Greater Beirut” funded by the Lutheran World Relief (LWR). The meeting was an opportunity for LWR to present their expectations towards the project,…
On the occasion of the International Day of Recycling, the Makhzoumi Foundation Development Program participated in the “Big Blue Campaign” exhibition, from 18 to 23 March 2019, at the Dunes Hotel – Verdun, under the patronage of Minister of Environment Fadi Jrayssati. The exhibition included a display of innovations in the recycling sector, where Makhzoumi…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the Board meeting of the Arab Foundations Forum in Cairo on March 6th and 7th. The Foundation is a founding member of the Forum – a not-for-profit membership-based association of philanthropic foundations in the Arab region – and is currently a board member as well. This partnership aims to fulfill the…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in a workshop, at the invitation of the Ministry of Environment, in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Mr. Fadi Jrayssati, under the title “Sorting is not an option… it is a duty”. This workshop discussed the issue of solid waste sorting from the source in order to adopt…
A new opportunity provided by Makhzoumi Foundation for Women’s Support, through the participation of the Development Program and Microcredit Program at exhibition held by Mufti Hassan Khaled Association, during the period from 6 to 8 March 2019. Where Makhzoumi Foundation promoted the products of a number of women beneficiaries of the development and microcredit programs,…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated on March 5th in the launching of the project “Support to Women Cooperatives and Associations in the Agro-Food sector of Lebanon”, at Lancaster Hotel, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, and funded by the Embassy of Canada. This project – informally known as…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the 31st International College Fair “Academia Lebanon” on the 26th and 27th of February at the Lancaster Plaza Hotel, Raouche, to empower youth by guiding them to a suitable future that fulfils their desires and expose their skills. The foundation aimed at helping students bridge their way into university through informing…
Under the patronage of the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Development Affairs, and in the presence of MP Fouad Makhzoumi, Makhzoumi Foundation’s president Mrs. May Makhzoumi, the representative of Bishop Issam Yohanna Darwish, presidents of the union of municipalities participating in the project, mayors and associations or their representatives, officials of Bekaa,…
We owe saving a good environment for future generations, on which their lives depend! And for that, we all have a duty to work for a better environment and achieve a sustainable development, so we can have a better tomorrow! On the path of attaining these goals, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the annual general meeting…
As part of the holiday preparations, and within the framework of partnerships with local NGOs, Makhzoumi Foundation held a workshop to teach “Chocolate Molding and Decorating” in Zahle, in partnership with Nusroto Association. This workshop took place in November 2018, participants at Nusroto Association’s Center, where the trainees were taught how to pour chocolate with…
Makhzoumi Foundation has dedicated great attention to Environmental Protection and Preservation since its establishment. It has implemented several environmental projects and awareness-raising gatherings, in this respect. As we are always concerned to keep up with the activities that serve environmental projects and seeks to achieve more, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the “UN Biodiversity Conference” that…
Découpage comes from the French and means “cutting out”. It is the art of cutting and pasting cutouts to simulate painting on a wood, metal or glass surface. The basic steps include in general cutting out the pictures, arranging them to depict a scene or tell a story, pasting them on a surface and applying…
Support is always needed for environmental projects to be successful and sustainable with achievable objectives. Support actually provides all the elements of success, starting with the economic strategies that are one of their priorities and adopting the policies necessary to implement them. Lebanon and its main cities such as Sidon, Tripoli and its capital, Beirut,…
Getting ready for summer, the Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation held a training workshop on preparing ice cream and Sorbet at home, using natural and healthy ingredients. The workshop was carried out at the Program’s Department of Arts and Environmental Arts, in Mazraa, on July 11 and 12, 2018; women from Beirut and its suburbs…
With the drawing contest, Dialogue of Alphabets, the Alphabet becomes an example of tolerance, solidarity and mutual respect translated through our daily communication. Launched by Fabriano for school students, Dialogue of Alphabets comes as an answer to an appeal that extends beyond this nation’s borders and calls for a cultural restoration. Children drawings celebrated the…
Al Kawthar High School opened its Early Childhood Art Exhibition under the title “I am a child, I am gifted” under the auspices of Makhzoumi Foundation President May Makhzoumi, on June 5, 2018, at Al Kawther High School. During the opening ceremony, the Development Program Manager, Eng. Sallama Naamani, represented Mrs. Makhzoumi and spoke about…
Makhzoumi Foundations is participating in four training workshops under the title “Development Projects Management: Design and Management – Participatory Writing – Evaluation and follow-up”, organized by AFKAR Program, funded by EU and managed by OMSAR. These workshops come within the context of the training and capacity building plans that AFKAR Program conducts to enhance…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the gathering that was organized by the Higher Council for Childhood for children, on March 5 and 6, 2018, in the framework of “Safety Online” Program, which aims to raise awareness to promote safer and more responsible use of electronic technologies and cellular phones, in partnership with all concerned partners, including…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the conference that was held by the Ministry of Environment under the title “Launching the Sustainable Policy for Solid Waste Management”, on March 19, 2018, at Mövenpick Hotel in Beirut, under the patronage and in presence of the Minister of Environment, Mr. Tarek Al Khatib. Makhzoumi Foundation representative spoke at the…
Being concerned to raise awareness on the critical issues related to children and youth, The Makhzoumi Foundation conducted, through its Development Program, two awareness workshops on “Protection from sexual harassment”, for students with learning disabilities at Lycee Provincial – Antelias, on March 12, 2018. Students from the 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th-grade classes took…
A number of social, diplomatic and media figures, representatives of international and local associations, implementing agencies, government institutions and a number of project beneficiaries from all Lebanese regions attended the closing ceremony of the project that empowers reproductive health and addresses violence against women. The project was being implemented by Makhzoumi Foundation, Akkarouna, Al Mabarrat…
In Tripoli, Makhzoumi Foundation Community Development Center is a home for vulnerable children and orphans. Many activities that are implemented there aim to provide less fortunate children with a decent place for play and interaction where emotional and social welfare are promoted. On the season’s holidays, the team gathered around 80 kids and gave them…
The 1st Meeting of the Mediterranean Education for Sustainable Development Committee Action held in Cyprus focused on the needs to be taken, in order for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to respond to the needs of the international community for social, financial, ecological and political sustainability. The meeting was launched during a session at the House…
One of the strategic objectives of Makhzoumi Foundation is Partnership for sustainable development. Partnership increases the possibilities to spread awareness messages into the community in many sectors, wether in health, education, economic empowerment and humanitarian issues. This time, a social, non-political, non-profit association of volunteering students specializing in pharmacy and medicine joined the loop of…
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