It is no secret to anyone about the poor conditions that Lebanese society has reached in its various classes and sects. Crisis after crisis, and the absence of any serious effort or realistic solutions, all of this brought us to a bitter reality that we try to live with daily. Beirut, which is known as…
Because we don’t just want to respond to crises, we want to avoid them, prevention measures are better than corrective ones! After Beirut Forest fires for the second time in 2022, a campaign to weed and grass the forest to avoid more fires, was launched under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor of Beirut,…
In cooperation and coordination with the Internal Security Forces, the Lebanese Charitable Association for Reform and Rehabilitation organized a meeting that brought together the inmates of Tripoli women’s prison with their children, in a humane meeting filled with feelings that erupted into tears of joy the moment they embraced their daughters-in-law. They also exchanged gifts…
Makhzoumi Foundation hosted VIA Lebanon Board of Directors and some of its members, at the Foundation’s headquarters in Barbour, Zreik Street. After the welcoming them, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, President of Makhzoumi Foundation, gave a speech in which she introduced the Foundation and its history spanning more than 24 years, along with an explanatory video. The…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the Microsoft Office Specialist – MOS Championship Lebanon final ceremony, to award the champions of Lebanon 2022. Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship is a global competition that tests students’ skills on Microsoft Office Word and Excel. MOS Championship Lebanon is the official qualifier for Lebanon, for the winners to participate in…
Makhzoumi Foundation has completed the first and second phases of the initiative to illuminate Beirut’s streets through solar energy, where the streets of Corniche Al Mazraa, Bechara El Khoury, Al Hamra, Barbour, Zureik, Mar Elias, and Tariq Al Jdeideh were lit, with the support of the Foundation’s honorary president, His Excellency Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi. The…
After the first phase, which included the entire Mazraa line, Makhzoumi Foundation’s initiative to light the streets of Beirut with environmentally friendly solar energy continues, with the support of its honorary president, His Excellency Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, where solar lighting was installed in Mar Elias and Zureik Street in Mazraa, and initiated the installations in…
The month of Ramadan, a long-awaited month at Makhzoumi Foundation… we wish the whole year was Ramadan. As every year, Makhzoumi Foundation prepares an exceptional suit to receive the month of goodness, in which the activities of its various programs crowd together, to contribute to alleviating the stress of life in the month of mercy.…
In the occasion of “International Women’s Day”, a worldwide campaign was launched on social media under the hashtag “#BreakTheBias”, to raise awareness on the importance and urge to achieve equality and break the bias in our communities. As a defender and advocator to equality and human rights, Makhzoumi foundation participated in this campaign, as we…
As part of its permanent endeavors to develop constructive international relations, which promote cultural exchange, Makhzoumi Foundation held a friendly tournament in table tennis, in cooperation with the Indian Embassy, on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Day, which is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of progressive India…
In response to the need of Beirut city and its people, and in implementation of Makhzoumi Foundation’s approach, working to make Beirut a sustainable city, the Corniche Al Mazraa Street was lit up again through solar panels, by the initiative of the Honorary President of Makhzoumi Foundation, His Excellency Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi. After the approval…
The President of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, handed over the flag from Beirut to Cairo to be the “Arab City for Social Responsibility for the year 2022”, during the 10th CSR Regional Network Partners Forum for the year 2022. This comes after the Lebanese capital Beirut, held the title for the year 2021, chosen…
As usual, the Honorary President of Makhzoumi Foundation, His Excellency Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, visited the foundation’s headquarters in Barbour, to follow up on the proper progress of work, and to listen to the beneficiaries. H.E Makhzoumi toured the foundation’s departments, inspecting the proper progress of work, and praising the efforts of the tireless work team,…
As we witness ourselves at the helm of the holiday season, we must take a moment to reflect on ourselves and on the sacred values that define us as human. Diverse in our beliefs, we share a common cause, a promise to our charter of existence to care about our fellow humans and look after…
In implementation of the approach that has been followed since its establishment, Makhzoumi Foundation continued its work to empower the community through the Pfizer Vaccine campaign, to fight the Corona virus and empower the community health. The Foundation, with a gift from its honorary president, H.E Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, and its president Mrs. May Makhzoumi,…
For the sixth year in a row, Makhzoumi Foundation’s “Let’s Sort – Yalla Nefroz” initiative continues. Out of our strong desire to achieve sustainable development and preserve our environment, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an environmental initiative entitled “Let’s Sort…Let’s Start the First Step Together”, in collaboration with CEDAR-Environmental, back in 2016, aiming at stimulating the neighborhoods of…
Over the course of three days, the Regional Network for Social Responsibility held a workshop entitled “Specialist in the United Nations Global Compact Program” in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation. A number of activists in the social fields in Lebanon and the Arab countries participated in this workshop, along with a group of elite Arab lecturers.…
In recognition of her efforts and continuous work, the International Excellence Foundation honored the president of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, by awarding her “Fakhr Al Arab” International Award in the NGO category. This award came in appreciation of the work of Mrs. Makhzoumi in managing Makhzoumi Foundation as a humanitarian foundation with departments, programs…
The Governor of Beirut Municipality, Judge Marwan Abboud, in cooperation with the Beirut Municipality, launched a campaign to clean the capital under the title “Let us all bow to Beirut” in partnership with civil society, scout and media associations, the fire brigade and the Beirut City Guard. Makhzoumi Foundation participated in this campaign. Corniche Mazraa…
Stemming from the importance of education, and the importance of involving student energies in the reconstruction of the country to build a better tomorrow, The Little Engineer launched the Rebuild Beirut project, in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation, The Lifetime Education Foundation, and Makassed Association. This project aims to harness science, technology, engineering and mathematics, to…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the “Clean Beirut” initiative, which was launched with the joint efforts of the Volunteers Unit of the Makassed Association, in partnership with the Good Neighborhood Initiative at the American University of Beirut and with the support of the Hamra Street Friends Committee, in cooperation with NGOs, and a large number of…
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.
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…
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…
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