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…
As a part of developing our administrative efficiency, Makhzoumi Foundation HR representative Mohamad Al Mays participated at the third global HR trends summit in Lebanon. The summit hosted brand new speakers, HR experts from Facebook, ING, BAFTA, Temporall, Criteo, GSK and NBA, conducted brand new presentations and tons of interactive discussions, that help solve even…
Beirut Marathon Association held the Saradar Bank Women’s Race under the slogan “Draw Your Path”, organized in cooperation with the National Commission for Lebanese Women on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Beirut Port. Makhzoumi Foundation participated in this race under the slogan “By Your Side All the Way”, referring to the approach of Makhzoumi Foundation…
The Excellence Awards Academy – Dubai, in cooperation with the Center for Training, Research and Studies in the Arab Economic Unity Council, honored a number of distinguished organizations in the Arab region for their initiatives in the smart governance sector and in the economic and social sectors. Makhzoumi Foundation won the Excellence Award for Economic…
Based on the constant interest of Makhzoumi Foundation and its tireless efforts to empower women and achieve the sustainable development goals, The Foundation participated in the sixty-third session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held from 11 to 22 March 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, to discuss…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the 16th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Annual Conference & Exhibition – DIHAD, held from 12 to 14 March in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. Makhzoumi Foundation…
The European Union, in cooperation with the United Nations, held a conference in the Belgian capital Brussels, from 12 to 14 March, to discuss the issue of Syrian refugees, in the presence of representatives of countries and donors, and the host countries of the displaced, especially Lebanon, which hosts large numbers of refugees. Makhzoumi Foundation…
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Women’s and Family Committee at the Lions International Association held a special ceremony on Saturday, March 9, at the Phoenicia Hotel, attended by nearly 200 people, in honor of women who made their mark in the medical, media, social and academic fields. The Lions Association honored the…
In celebration of International Women’s Day, corresponding to 8 March each year, Beirut Stock Exchange organized “Ring The Bell for Gender Equality” event, in cooperation with the Global Compact Network in Lebanon (GCNL), the United Nations Commission for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Lebanon UN Women, the International Finance Corporation IFC and the Canadian…
The Conference Workshop for Child Protection at Saint Joseph University (USJ) took place on February 7th and 8th, 2019. This conference is in line with Saint Joseph University visions and missions. The objectives of this conference-workshop are to bring together the following 3 dimensions: 1. The levels of prevention of violence on children. 2. The professional sectors in…
President of Makhzoumi Foundation, and Head of the Public Relations Committee of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, participated in the Arab regional preparatory meeting for the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Arab Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 63rd…
In support and encouragement of culture, Makhzoumi Foundation held a poetry evening in Aramoun Center, in collaboration with the Dialogue and Humanitarian Communication Society, the German International Cultural Center and the Southern Literary Cultural Forum, In the presence of a number of professors and poets and a group of interested audience. The evening was initiated…
Makhzoumi Foundation, represented by its President Mrs. May Makhzoumi, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lebanese National Commission for Lebanese Women, represented by its President Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, at the commission’s headquarters in Hazmieh. The commission also signed memorandums of understanding with “INJAZ” Lebanon, represented by its executive director Samar Dani, and the…
The Islamic Orphanage in Al-Kubba Care and Development Complex Khaldeh held a celebration on the occasion of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, which was attended by a number of local associations and institutions. Makhzoumi Foundation representative attended the ceremony, due to our belief in the importance of communicating with all associations and institutions committed…
Librarians in Lebanon are a little bit marginalized and their job is not well disseminated, even though they can play a very constructive role in raising awareness and motivating our communities of all ages. To put in focus their roles, at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in Jounieh, an event related to the…
Based on our constant endeavor to implement the sustainable development goals, and to establish their bases in society, and in recognition of the importance of the community partnership with Lebanese companies, Makhzoumi Foundation signed an agreement of understanding with the Little Engineer Organization, which was founded and chaired by Ms. Rana El Chemaitelly, a mechanical…
Because we always aim to empower youth and help them for a better future, Makhzoumi Foundation has participated at the American University of Beirut “Hire On Campus” event, that took place at the AUB campus, bliss street Beirut, from 11 September, until the first of October of the ongoing year. The event aimed to provide…
Down to our goal to empower youth, and to collaborate with social and educational associates, Makhzoumi Foundation hosted a group of the Lebanese American university (LAU) students at its headquarters in Barbour, Beirut. This outreach and corporate visit was organized by the Outreach and Civic Engagement unit at LAU, to give the chance to LAU…
Our eager to inspire, educate, empower and connect with youth comprised the speech of Mrs. May Makhzoumi president of Makhzoumi Foundation during the Change Maker Festival 2018, that was held in Lebanon as its Middle East regional hub, for the first time, on the 8th and 9th of September, in Biel, Beirut. More than 3,000…
The Women and Business Development Council held its Second International Conference entitled “Strategic Planning for the Management of Development – Leadership and Entrepreneurship”, on 27-30 July 2018, at the Lancaster Plaza Hotel – Beirut. The Women and Business Development Council is concerned with enhancing the role of investment in achieving sustainable development, institutional and strategic…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the national conference organized by The Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity to launch a study on “Women’s Participation in Public Life”, with funding provided by the US Department of State. The conference was held on July 26, 2018, at the Hilton Hotel in Beirut,…
The LAU Career & Internship Fair took place on March 12 and 13th at LAU campus. A fair is an event that allows students and alumni to network with potential employers from a wide range of industries under one roof. This event takes place once every semester. Makhzoumi Foundation had a booth there and its…
The fun bus is a very humanitarian initiative by Mrs. Wed Haidara Labban, Ahel Al Kheir, Beirut By bike Biker’s kingdom and Makhzoumi Foundation. The idea of the project is to draw the smile and the joy on the faces of kids in the streets of Beirut. A yellow car filled with joy goes around…
The Charity Society for the Care of Muslim Children organized its annual Iftar on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan on June 4, 2018 at the Phenicia Hotel in Beirut in the presence of the Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, represented by Dr. Ammar Houri, the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdullatif Darian…
From the evenings of Ramadan village, an awareness theatrical play that addresses all environmental issues presented by the children of the Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association from the School of Khalil Chehab, where they addressed the objectives and methods of recycling, waste management, energy conservation and the preservation of forests.
The Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, opened the Ramadan village on the land of Dar al-Fatwa in Verdun, at the invitation of Makhzoumi Foundation and Beirutiyat, in presence of ambassadors of Arab and foreign countries and spiritual leaders and a crowd of businessmen. The ceremony started with a recitation from the…
The Global HR Trends Summit Beirut 2 was back on May 11, 2018, at the Radisson Blue Martinez with presentations by HR experts whose work is changing the global HR world. In 2018, the summit is taking the event to a completely new level by introducing brand new speakers, brand new presentations and tons of interactive discussions that…
Makhzoumi Foundation supported the International Festival of the Golden Chef of 2018 in Sharm El-Sheikh and Lebanon won the international golden medal through its champion team: Amer Nasser, Iyad Al-Hout and Ahmad Fakih who did the innovative sweet dish. Lebanon was invited to participate in the 2018 International Festival of the Golden Chef in…
With the spring here, the festival season is on. The Barbour Street Festival on March 17 and 18 was an opportunity for fun and shopping at the same time. Participants from all over the famous street presented their items and food in a musical atmosphere. The festival was divided into different sections including the food…
In celebration of 20 years of empowering people and changing life,Makhzoumi Foundation organized a brunch at Movenpick Hotel-Beirut, on March 1, 2018, including an exhibition of environmental and handicraft works. Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi, the Founder and honorary President, spoke about the Foundation’s efforts during these 20 years to enable individuals to be distinguished in society. The President of the Foundation, Ms. May Makhzoumi, spoke about the Foundation’s progress and its achievements in different fields…
More than 380 students graduated from the vocational training program of Makhzoumi Foundation within the project “Economic Empowerment of Local Communities and Displaced in Lebanon” conducted by the Foundation in cooperation with Positive Planet. The event was attended by representatives of Positive Planet organization, the President of the National Dialogue Party, Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi, his…
As a result of today’s reality, information technology has become a major influence in societies as it has become the key to building skills in the 21st century and is an essential tool in the promotion of equality and empowerment. The Microsoft Lebanon Championship, launched this year at its first session, is a new trend…
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and the success consist of going from failure without loss of. The willingness to learn was the choice of 220 graduates in Tripoli in vocational specialties with the support of Makhzoumi Foundation, the Danish Refugee Council and UNHCR Lebanon.
Education is the foundation upon which we build our future. Education promotes equality and lifts people out of nescience. It teaches the youth and adolescents how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right. Makhzoumi Foundation provided new groups of beneficiaries the opportunity to learn multiple educational specialties…
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