The health and nutrition team of Makhzoumi Foundation and UNICEF has been working hard along the year to spread awareness in the community about the benefits of healthy habits and good nutrition. An event that hosted more than 100 children from vulnerable families set the point on several issues that are needed to induce behavioral…
The International Crisis Group, an independent non-governmental organization, plays an important role in giving advice to governments and intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations, European Union and World Bank on the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict. It combines field-based analysis, policy prescription, and advocacy, with key roles being played by senior management and board members, and cooperates directly with…
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with the Nutrition School of the Lebanese American University, organized an awareness campaign in Spinneys – Jinnah for preliminary Blood Glucose tests. An estimate number of 500 participants have undergone the screening test. “This year’s theme of the World Diabetes Day campaign is Women…
The members of the municipal council visited the honorary president of the Makhzoumi Foundation, Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi, in Beit El Bahr, to present their projects and future plans of the committees to enhance the society, which consists of the Environmental Committee, Media Committee, the Committee of Transport and Social Affairs. In the presence of the…
Makassed volunteering unit in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation and Beirutiyat organized the launching of the projects of the Youth Shadow Council in Beirut, funded by UNESCO. The event was implemented in the presence of the Honorary President of the Makhzoumi Foundation, Mr. Fouad Makhzoumi, the President of Makassed Association in Beirut, Mr. Amin Daouk, the…
Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with the Positive Planet, held a ceremony honoring a group of distinguished graduates in the project that empowers local communities and displaced individuals economically during the annual conference of Sanabel Association entitled “Financial Inclusion in the Arab Countries; A Journey of Collaboration and Achievements”. In the presence of more than 400…
Knowledge is indeed a power. When we start to face our fears through knowledge, our worries and anticipations will certainly disappear. This is also applied to when women are diagnosed with cancer but do not really know because of late diagnosis. This is why awareness plays a significant role to reduce the stigma of breast…
Whether you are hesitant to undergo screening, or anxious to know that you’re diagnosed with cancer, early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. This can only be achieved through awareness campaigns and screenings that play major roles for early detection. On this occasion, Makhzoumi Foundation had an awareness session at…
Education is one of the major weapons that fight poverty worldwide. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have developed advanced and contemporary programs not only based on the academic advancement, but also that focus on human development through bringing with them expertise, networks, human and financial resources, time and energy that serve sustainable human development. On this occasion,…
Organized by the Beirut Marathon Association, the annual event kicked off in the Lebanese capital at the Beirut Waterfront with the participation of more than 48,000 athletes from Lebanon and around the world under the slogan of “15 Years And We Shall Run.” In the presence of President Michel Aoun, represented by his wife, First Lady…
The first reason we have not yet achieved gender equality in every realm is that women and girls’ voices are too often excluded from global and national decision-making. In its mission to promote gender equality and empower women via the labor force, Makhzoumi Foundation was already making strides to uplift the status of and increase…
Back to 2016, Makhzoumi Foundation signed a collaborative agreement with the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at the Lebanese American University (LAU), whereby nutrition candidates from LAU will spend one month of internship at Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center practicing community nutrition in all its dimensions. The internship program raised awareness on good nutrition and healthy eating…
The leaders’ consortium contributes to the economic self reliance, resilience and social stability of displacement affected populations in Lebanon by encouraging local actors and institutions to develop durable and inclusive livelihood solutions and by advocating for an enabling socio-economic environment. Makhzoumi Foundation is one of the LEADERS with ACTED, CARE, DRC, Oxfam, Save the Children.…
An outstanding business leader of great vision and integrity to support the adoption of corporate governance best practices across the business world, and to integrate women in leadership for a better governance through investing in their skills, qualities and expertise, Rami Fouad Makhzoumi was not only a pride for his family and the Makhzoumi Foundation…
The lives of children during war make them more vulnerable to psychological crises. They become victims of fear, depression and other emotional disorders that require immediate attention and special care not only from parents and psychologists, but also from volunteers and civil society as a whole. “Basmat Amal” Association, in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation, has…
Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to lack of specific symptoms, it is important that people limit their risk factors and undergo appropriate early screening test annually. Colorectal cancer, which affects one part of the large intestine due to abnormal growth of cells that have…
Who would have believed that the concept of “leadership” in our old days was equated with years of accomplishments, honorary degrees, and most prestigious positions? It’s still shameful nowadays to see that some countries do not fully recognize how critical young people are to their national economies, societies and democracies now and in the future.…
The LAU Career and Internship 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 vocational training program and the human resources deparment take part of this event every semester. Students passing by…
Makhzoumi Foundation through its academic partnership with the Lebanese American University continues empowering the community’s health. Through Vaccination campaigns and awareness sessions about drug-drug and drug-food interactions, pharmacists and nutrition interns are leading the way in community awareness, joined together to increase the efficacy of their roles. The interns accompanied Makhzoumi Foundation healthcare workers on…
Beirut, the pearl of the Orient, the intellectual capital of the Arab World, the schizophrenic demanding city, vital and alive, a place where ideas and beauty flourished … and flourish still. The city that has been destroyed and rebuilt again seven times during its history. Today, Beirut regains its glory through civil societies like Makhzoumi…
In our old days, the concept of leadership was associated to older people, equated with years of accomplishments, honorary degrees, and rise to most significant positions.. However, those days are gone especially in developed countries which recognized that young leaders are an investment to their countries’ economy in terms of innovation, invention, and productivity. True leadership…
The role of NGO actors in promoting and enabling environmental friendly practices for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has received increasing attention, not only in Lebanon but worldwide. Little is known about the roles, impacts and successes of NGOs in stimulating the transition of MSMEs toward sustainability, especially in developing countries. On this occasion,…
In the presence of its Honorary President Fouad Makhzoumi, the Makhzoumi Foundation held a press conference at the Issam Fares Institute for Studies /AUB, to launch the “Women for Peace” campaign, in the presence of a number stakeholders and representatives of the campaign partners: Beirut by Bike, the international organization “Follow the Women” and the…
Within the “Street and Working Children Protection” Project, the psychosocial supporting team at Makhzoumi Foundation – Jnah implemented a variety of entertaining and educational activities in different regions and spots, such as Jnah center, Hamra center, Kornich Al Mazraa, Rouche, Nakab, Verdun, and Mar Mikhael areas. The activities included painting and coloring on a…
Most welcomed! Beirut firefighter lieutenants have just started an English course at Makhzoumi foundation to improve their English skills for attending international trainings abroad later on. With our courses you can open your wings and fly!!
Makhzoumi Foundation, being a founding member and current Board of Directors member in the Arab Foundations Forum (AFF), took part in the Forum’s Members’ Annual Meeting and General Assembly 2017 held at the American University of Beirut, on September 13 & 14, 2017. The meeting focused on youth coalition and data coalition, two key initiatives launched by AFF to…
The Global Hope Coalition and Leadership Summit 2017, under the patronage of UNESCO, selected Makhzoumi Foundation President, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, to be among the heroes involved in the global campaign against violent extremism and intolerance. Mrs. Makhzoumi was honored in view of her achievements and the works of Makhzoumi Foundation, which was established in 1997 to…
As part of USAID’s Expanded Financial Inclusion and Improvement of Livelihoods Project By USAID to strengthen the capacity of Microcredit organizations in improving their products and services to attract as many target beneficiaries as possible, a number of Makhzoumi Foundation employees have been trained on customer service to enhance transparency and improve the performance.
In the framework of the Community Development Center Project implemented by the Makhzoumi Foundation in partnership with the Danish Council for Refugees, and funded by the, a graduation ceremony was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Tripoli for 270 beneficiaries in the following specialties: English, French, Computer principles, Photography principles,…
The UNESCO Office in Beirut and Makhzoumi Foundation organized a “Regional Training workshop on Youth Volunteerism and Partnership Building in the Arab Region”, on 4-7 July 2017, in Byblos. Responding to the open call for participation, a group of 23 young men and women, who are decision-makers in a youth-led or youth-targeted organization, from 7…
Taking a longstanding collaboration to a new level, Makhzoumi Foundation President Mrs. May Makhzoumi and UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova signed a partnership agreement on July 19, 2017, that will encompass projects on civic engagement, cultural sustainability, climate change education and the prevention of violent extremism. Affirming that “partnership is the new leadership” required to face…
Because it won’t spare anyone; the Ministry of Environment and UNDP organized a stakeholder consultation meeting on “Advancing a National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change in Lebanon”. Makhzoumi Foundation attended this meeting that was held on July 4& 5, 2017, at Movenpick Hotel. The aim of the meeting was to provide a platform for discussing…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the ceremony organized by the Lebanese National Commission for Lebanese Women and UNFPA to launch the third yearly report on the implementation of the National Strategy for Women in Lebanon, which was accomplished in a participatory manner among the concerned departments, NGOs, universities and international organizations “. The ceremony took place on…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the “Our land, Our home, Our future” ceremony organized by ESCWA on June 15, 2017, at UN House, on the World Day to Combat Desertification: a unique occasion to remind everybody that solutions are possible. Noting that the Foundation has been working, since inception, on Combating Desertification.
Being concerned with raising children’s awareness and protecting them from social media hazards, the Makhzoumi Foundation addresses this issue annually with local and international partners. Within this context, the Foundation participated in the International Conference on Youth and Information and Communication Technologies, “Preventing Violent Extremism in Cyberspace”. The conference was the third of its kind.…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the Regional Conference organized by ABAAD on Masculinities in the Arab world with an objective to identify actionable strategies for engaging men and boys in achieving gender equality and peace in the Arab world, as well as to launch the results from the international men and gender equality survey (the first multi-country…
The Makhzoumi Foundation in the opening of the educational exhibition “Technology between the 20th century and the current century”, organized by the Center for Educational Research and Development, on May 3, 2017, at CERD’s headquarter. The invitees visited the Green Demonstration room & the Educational Difficulties Center, accompanied by the Head of the Center, Dr.…
The Makhzoumi Foundation is keen to promote environmental awareness among the people through its Development Program, and to help as well small businesses and craftsmen enter the labor market through its Micro credit Program. To that regard, The Foundation participated in “Rij3it Ayyam Beirut” Exhibition where the Development Program presented the products of its Department…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the Round Table “Lebanese Curricula, Aspirations and Perspectives” that was organized, on April 26, 2017, by the Educational Center for Research & Development (CERD). The Round Table addressed CERD aspirations for new and innovative national curricula and educational development pointing out to the role of MEHE general directorate, the role of…
Makhzoumi Foundation hosted the first meeting of the Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) new Board of directors, being re-elected as a board member, at the Foundation’s headquarters in Ras El Nabeh-Beirut. The board addressed several points, of which are: the Strategic Objectives 2017, Funding 2017 and Detailed Work Plan. The Board meeting was followed by a…
Engineer Fouad Makhzoumi is holding a gathering to discuss the future of the Order of Engineers in Lebanon. This being a very important topic for all engineers, a group of young engineers has made the initiative and requested different candidates to represent their plans and give us the opportunity to discuss further the current and…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the launching of “Sustainable Minds” Competition that was organized by the Global Compact Network Lebanon, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, on February 28, 2017, at the American University of Beirut.
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the International Women’s Day Celebration organized by ESCWA on March 6, 2017, at the UN House in Beirut under the theme “Empowering Women, Empowering Nations: Be bold for change”. The event included ceremonial and cultural activities. A round table discussion organized in partnership with UN-Women took place as a side event, focusing…
Under the patronage of her HE Ms. Leila Solh Hamadeh, Vice President of Alwaleed Bin Talal Humanitarian Association, the Irshad & Islah Beneficent Association opened the 9th edition of “Areej” Exhibition, at the hall of Hassan Center and Mosque in Aramoun, in the presence of a large number of NGOs including Makhzoumi Foundation.
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the 21st MIO – Annual general meeting (AGM) that took place in Greece, Athens on the 17th of January 2017 gathering the NGOs’ members of MIO. During the meeting MIO reported all its activities of 2016 and the foreseen activities of 2017. Mrs. Sallama Namani presented the project “Civil Society in Action…
Makhzoumi Foundation, represented by the General Manager Mr. Samer El Safah participated at the second conference of donor organizations held in Bahrain, within a session entitled “The Donor Organizations with Sustainable Impact to Empower Targeted Communities … Professional Standards and International Practices.” The conference was held under the title “Muslim Donor Organizations with Global…
Makhzoumi Foundation represented by its President Mrs. May Makhzoumi signed an agreement of collaboration with Mohammad Khaled Social Institutions in presence of the Founder Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi and his highness the Grand Mufti of Lebanon sheikh Abdullatif Derian. The agreement stresses on lifting up the community services offered by both organizations and the improvement of…
Mrs. May Makhzoumi, President of Makhzoumi Foundation, attended the ceremony that was organized by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Program on December 19, 2016, at the Phoenicia Hotel, for two occasions: the first to present awards to commercial and industrial companies which reported their emissions of greenhouse gases that cause global…
MF at “Lebanon Collaboration for the SDGs” Event, held to introduce the sustainable development goals and showcase different efforts and partnerships related to these goals. MF presented the “Green Demonstration Room” Project and how it relates to the SDGs. The Green Demonstration Room is located at the premises of the Educational Center of Research…
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the workshop “Energy Finance in the Middle East: Uncertainties and Opportunities” that was held on January 22, 2016, at Olayan School of Business/AUB to offer a better understanding of current and emerging financing models of energy projects in the region and highlight the challenges faced, particularly when considering renewable and nuclear power…
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