The Regional Social Responsibility Network honored the President of Makhzoumi Foundation Mrs. May Makhzoumi, during the fifth “Women and Social Responsibility” Conference, which was held through the application of “Zoom”, in view of the current pandemic conditions. The Fifth Women and Social Responsibility Conference, was held by the National Network for Social Responsibility, in partnership…
The mention of the August 4 explosion has diminished, BUT its effects on those affected have not. As of the first moments of the explosion, and until returning Beirut more beautiful than it was, the emergency response teams at Makhzoumi Foundation never stopped, and will never stop, working to help our people. The emergency response…
Because youth empowerment is one of our main goals, we never spare a chance to encourage them to take charge of their lives, take action in order to improve their access to resources and transform their consciousness through their beliefs, values, and attitudes. The Apprenticeship Program in the HR Department is a special module that…
August 4, 2020, a date engraved with blood in the memory of Beirut and its people. The day a city was bombed with its people, homes and streets, due to years and years of neglect. A neglect that continued beyond the date of the tragedy, until today, when the government was absent from the picture,…
With the support of the embassy of Kuwait in Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation distributed hundreds of food rations to the neediest families in Beirut, affected by the Beirut port explosion. The Foundation received hundreds of rations from the Kuwaiti embassy in Beirut, and the volunteers’ teams took over the distribution and delivery of aid to those…
The sound of the work was dimmed, the noise of words increased, and Beirut continued to suffer from the effects of its wound that had not yet healed. Few are still working with the same vigor and determination to lift their capital from its stagnation. Our Beirut will not die … because we are “All…
Between the blood of the martyrs and the pain of the wounded, and the grief of the people of Beirut and all of Lebanon for the wounded capital, and above all the rubble, the heart tears and the soul burns … Beirut today is like a battlefield, enveloped in grief and surrounded by oppression. One…
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…
In addition to hundreds of victims, thousands of wounded, displaced families, and demolished homes, the Beirut Port explosion left a great shock for all Lebanese. A painful reality, harsh scenes, and moments that are difficult to recall without a feeling of terror and fear. Intervention was necessary to help our people overcome this trauma, as…
Shocking and painful moments … victims, wounded, and devastation … In a few moments, hundreds of victims and thousands of people were injured, and Beirut was dressed in black, after the port explosion. While a number of hospitals and medical centers were damaged, including Makhzoumi Foundation Medical Center, and with thousands of injuries, with hospitals…
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…
The activities of the Lebanon Microsoft Skills Championship for the current year 2020 were concluded, in partnership between Makhzoumi Foundation and ITLS- Information Technology Leading Services, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in which 27 private and official educational edifices participated in Lebanon… 2151 exams were conducted, in which 1027…
The Regional Company Social Responsibility Network, in partnership with the Arab Family Organization and the International Federation for Social Responsibility, honored Makhzoumi Foundation during the “Arab Family Responsibility Forum and Prize for 2020”, which was held through the ZOOM application on 19 and 20 of this month. The forum was attended by senior personalities from…
With the gradual return to normalcy in Lebanon, and with the implementation of the gradual lifting of public mobilization, Makhzoumi Foundation has returned to normal business hours. The foundation’s management announced the return of “full power” mode, confirming that it would continue to take the utmost care and precautions, to provide services to its beneficiaries,…
In response to the current crises, and with the increase in difficulties and challenges we’re facing recently, Makhzoumi Foundation has increased its availability and harnessed its potentials and capabilities through various initiatives and a range of various services to support beneficiaries and help them overcome this stage. Under the title “We are all together”, Makhzoumi…
Since the start of the Corona virus crisis, and with the spread of this virus that has weighed on the world and imposed a fundamental change in all fields and aspects of life that we have been used to, the response teams within the crisis cell in Makhzoumi Foundation have intensified their efforts to support…
In light of the ongoing pandemic of Corona-virus, and with the beginning of the implementation of the stages of reducing the emergency state, it remains necessary to take utmost care and caution. And because we’re in critical stage, the crisis cell at Makhzoumi Foundation continued its various campaigns, launched since the beginning of the virus outbreak.…
In recognition of her valued scientific efforts in the areas of empowering Arab women, the Regional Network for Social Responsibility awarded the President of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi the “Scientific Efficiency” award in the field of strategies for empowering women. This award is considered the highest on the level presented on the sidelines of…
With the participation of recognized Arab and international personalities, partners and specialists from different countries, the Regional CSR network, launched the International Response Award for the most effective efforts in combating the new Coronavirus epidemic. The award provides an opportunity for governments, international and national organizations, the private, the community and non-profit sectors, and individuals,…
Under the weight of the phase our country is going through, from the stifling economic situation and the urgent pandemic crisis, conditions have been imposed on us that have changed our plans. Ramadan comes this year, and for the first time in 8 years, the annual Ramadan Village of Makhzoumi Foundation was absent from Beirut,…
With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, many families are languishing under pressure to secure the requirements of life, specially with the suffocating economic conditions that the country is going through, in parallel with the spread of the Corona virus, which has weighed heavily on the Iftar charity tables, and made impossible to…
“With collective awareness and social responsibility, we overcome all crises.” Under this title, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an awareness-raising humanitarian initiative on the Corona virus COVID19, which included some areas in the capital Beirut on Thursday, March 19, 2020. In this context, Makhzoumi Foundation’s volunteers deployed to conduct an awareness campaign about the Corona virus and…
In light of the difficult conditions the country is going through, and with the spread of corona virus COVID-19 infection, we all as individuals and institutions have a responsibility to limit the spread of this infection and raise awareness about it. Everyone is requested to exercise extreme caution and responsibility and be aware until this…
Micro: Bit Foundation – London, represented by Tablet Academy MENA, Launched a Global Challenge for Students to find Solutions for Global Challenges through Micro Bit Coding. Makhzoumi Foundation took part of this challenge on different levels, 12 students from the Foundation undertook Micro :Bit and Sustainable Development Goals Training, and worked on different projects; two…
The CASE Advancement Conference in Middle East (MEAC) aims to bring international best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, marketing and communications to complement the current approaches in university and school advancement efforts in the Middle East and North Africa. Over two days of inspiring sessions, the conference held interactive workshops and networking, from…
On the end of the year 2019, Makhzoumi Foundation concluded a number of training programs to empower young men and women and enhance their opportunities to find jobs. The Foundation has held a number of free training courses throughout the year, in cooperation with international organizations such as AVSI, CEVSI, GIZ, DFAT, Save The Children,…
A new achievement was registered for Lebanon, despite all the difficult circumstances and the stage during which it passes. The Lebanese team participating in the World Educational Robotics Contest, which was held in Shanghai -China on the 14th and 15th of this month, won several awards, medals and titles after receiving training from The Little…
Education is the most powerful mean to enable individuals to achieve their goals, and make them capable to be creative and innovative, to influence in their turn the entire society positively. Education is the essential foundation for civilizational progress, and the measure between developed and undeveloped societies. Based on its constant endeavor to empower and…
The General Secretariat of the Lebanese Parliament, in collaboration with the Civil Society Network for Digital Transformation and the Westminster Foundation for Democracy organized a workshop entitled “Supporting Legislation to Develop National Curricula” on the 14th and 15th of October 2019, in the Library Hall of the Lebanese Parliament, in the presence of a group…
The Making Global Goals Local Business (MGGLB) forum in Lebanon brought together regional and global leaders from business, civil society, government, and Global Compact Local Networks in the Middle East to catalyze a collective action affecting the Ten Principles and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a precursor to global discussions on regional SDG…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the 9th CSR LEBANON forum, that was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut, on the third of October 2019, the largest and most comprehensive CSR and Sustainability summit in the region. The forum aimed to place a strong emphasis on scaling up the circular economy transition by increasing investments…
To refuse to set up waste incinerators in the capital Beirut because of their disastrous impact on people’s health and the environment in which we live, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in a protest in front of the Beirut Municipality building in down town, during the meeting of the Beirut Municipal Council, which was on its agenda…
The phenomenon of street children is one of the most egregious violations of children’s rights; street children are children under the age of puberty who roam the streets most of their time. They may be homeless or have broken family ties, and exposed to some people who exploit them and send them to the streets…
Like every year, Makhzoumi Foundation receives the holy month of Ramadan with a variety of related activities, overshadowed by the familiarity, cooperation and assistance to the needy. The foundation has become on an annual date with Ramadan village, which receives throughout the holy month, thousands of needy families, before dinner and until night hours, at…
The American University of Beirut (AUB) hosted a ceremony for signing a memorandum of understanding between Makhzoumi Foundation and AUB’s Global Health Institute, to expand community services, including health and other activities. The partnership will work through long-term cooperation to address the health needs of the population in Lebanon, including displaced communities and host communities.…
In conjunction with Makhzoumi Foundation’s approach to supporting and empowering women, the Foundation participated in the 26th Zonta Club Beirut Conference for the Greece, Cyprus and Lebanon region under the title “Early Marriage Cancellation” at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Verdun, under the patronage of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform May Chidiac and…
As part of the ongoing cooperation between Makhzoumi Foundation and The Little Engineer, to develop education and keep abreast of technological development, the training of trainers on robotics concepts has concluded for a number of school teachers who have undergone a training course to transfer this knowledge to their students in schools. President of Makhzoumi…
Proposals are key documents in Makhzoumi Foundation’s programs and projects with a main purpose to help secure funding for interventions. This is why all staff involved in programs and projects coordination attended a 3-days workshop with MzN International to know more about the basics of writing concept notes and proposals. MzN International operates as a…
Coinciding with World Ocean Day, and as an extension of the Yalla Nefroz initiative, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the national campaign to clean the Lebanese coast launched by the Ministry of Environment under the slogan “Save our faces”, which included the cleaning of about 120 sites, with the participation of a large number of associations…
The atmosphere of love and sharing during the holy month of Ramadan prevaded Makhzoumi Foundation! As an extension to what the Foundation offers in Beirut during the holy month of Ramadan at the annual Ramadan village, Makhzoumi Foundation’s staff in Baalbek held a Ramadan Iftar for a group of orphans and families. Each one of…
Makhzoumi Foundation has always adopted the approach of working towards the implementation of sustainable development goals in accordance with UN 2030 agenda. Accordingly, the Foundation attended the Expert Group Meeting on “Not Neglecting Anyone: Access to the Marginalized Groups in Selected Countries in the Arab Region”, organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission…
In an inspection tour in Makhzoumi Foundation, the Honorary President of Makhzoumi Foundation MP Mr. Fouad Makhzoumi, accompanied by the President of the Foundation and the member of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, Mrs. Mai Makhzoumi, visited the foundation’s headquarters in Barbour street, Beirut. During their tour, Mr. & Mrs. Makhzoumi were accompanied by…
Makhzoumi Foundation puts transparency and credibility at the top of its priorities, considering its absence as a form of corruption. For that, President of Makhzoumi Foundation & member of the National Commission for Lebanese Women Mrs. May Makhzoumi, and the General Manager of Makhzoumi Foundation Mr. Samer Al-Safah, participated in the conference on evaluating the…
Youth has a very important role to play for society! They are young, full of energy, they can perform better and ensure the growth of society. At Makhzoumi Foundation we value youth, and continuously strive to empower them, whether by developing their skills, encouraging them to take charge of their lives & addressing their situation…
For the seventh year in a row, Makhzoumi Foundation and Beirutiyat inaugurated the Ramadan Village on Dar Al Fatwa land in Verdun, under the patronage of His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Republic Sheikh AbduLatif Daryan, in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. The Honorary President of Makhzoumi Foundation MP Fouad Makhzoumi thanked…
In conjunction with the approaching holy month of Ramadan, and as every year, the Shifaa association for Humanitarian Action, in cooperation with the Lebanese American University of Beirut (LAU), organized a theatrical play entitled “His Love Is My Path” with the support of Makhzoumi Foundation. The play was held at the Erwin Hall building on…
As part of Makhzoumi Foundation’s continuous endeavor to implement the sustainable development goals and establish its bases in society, and in recognition of the importance of community partnership, the Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development, MIO ECSDE. The signing ceremony was held at the…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a temporary project or initiative, but a culture and strategy of action followed by Makhzoumi Foundation. Based on that, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the CSR Lebanon celebration. CSR Lebanon celebrated the tenth anniversary of its establishment and held a reception at the Four Seasons Hotel, attended by Makhzoumi Foundation’s…
The General Secretariat of the House of Representatives and the Parliamentary Committee for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Plan organized a working meeting with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to discuss the report entitled “Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks for the Elimination of All Forms of Poverty in Lebanon” in order to achieve the…
What is Volunteerism?! It’s the use or involvement of volunteer labor, especially in community services! As part of our mission, Makhzoumi Foundation promotes and supports volunteerism, to encourage youth to be active and to serve their society. The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department (OCE) at the Lebanese American University, in partnership with LAU Adnan Kassar…
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