Since the beginning of the war, the #StepForward initiative of the volunteers of #MakhzoumiFoundation has been at the forefront of humanitarian efforts to support displaced families. In close cooperation with the Ahl Al Khair Association, the heroic volunteers distributed hot meals in the shelters for the displaced, where they worked tirelessly to meet the needs…
Given the importance of psychosocial support #PSS and its impact on communities during times of war, in addition to distributing aid in shelters, #MakhzoumiFoundation continues its efforts during the crisis to prevent the worsening of psychological and social issues in the future. The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit, in collaboration with the “Step Forward” youth…
#MakhzoumiFoundation remains on the frontlines daily, supporting displaced families amidst the ongoing crisis! In the latest distribution of relief essentials, the Foundation’s team, with the help of volunteers, provided aid and various activities at several shelters in #Beirut and #MountLebanon. In coordination with the Disaster Management Unit and thanks to the support of our partners…
In partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency TİKA Beyrut, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation, along with volunteers, distributed relief aid and essential supplies to displaced families at the Foundation’s center in northern #Lebanon in #Tripoli. Mattresses and many other necessary items were provided to support the families affected by the…
As part of the interventions carried out by #MakhzoumiFoundation during the current crisis, including the distribution of essential supplies, basic items, and the provision of healthcare and social services, and because the psychological support that comes from feeling safe is priceless, and out of our commitment to promoting personal hygiene, the trainees of the vocational…
In cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, #UNHCR, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation and the volunteers continue distributing relief aid and basic supplies. More than 5,000 mattresses, 6,000 blankets, 300 solar-powered lamps, and 534 hygiene kits have been distributed to support displaced families in schools. All teams remain constantly…
The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #Makhzoumi_Foundation, in collaboration with the Step Forward youth volunteer’s initiative, provided psychosocial support through a series of interactive and physical games that brought joy and smiles to the faces of children, despite the difficult circumstances they are enduring. This effort contributed to strengthening resilience and ability to adapt…
#Makhzoumi_Foundation team continues to support families in the current crisis, where the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit and the volunteers distribute basic hygiene bags to maintain public health and prevent diseases. These bags are necessary as they contain basic materials such as soap, hand sanitizers, and personal hygiene products that prevent diseases, especially in crowded…
As part of the ongoing efforts to support and assist displaced families from different areas in the current crisis, and in addition to distributions in shelters, the Relief and Humanitarian Services unit and the volunteers at #MakhzoumiFoundation organized recreational activities for children to help alleviate the devastating psychological effects caused by wars. Providing #psychosocial support…
#Makhzoumi_Foundation has completed distributions to displaced families in the shelter center in the Hamra area, Pavillon, within the framework of relief work and humanitarian services, where the relief unit and the volunteers distrbuted a large number of mattresses, blankets and basic supplies to families, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR…
The Emergency Response Coordinator Minister Nasser Yassin paid a joint visit with UNHCR Representative in Lebanon Ivo Friesen and UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Omran Reza to a collective shelter in Beirut where it hosts families displaced by recent events. UNHCR teams and Makhzoumi team were present at the site to provide relief items to…
As part of the emergency relief campaign to support the families moving to #Beirut, #Makhzoumi_Foundation, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR, launched a humanitarian initiative aiming to alleviate the suffering of people forced to flee, where the relief and humanitarian services unit and the volunteers team distributed many essential supplies…
In response to relief initiatives and the state of emergency, and with the efforts of volunteers and teams of the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation, psychosocial activities #PSS were held for displaced families and children in 4 different schools in #Beirut and Baabda, which included interactive games and various social interventions, all of…
Within the framework of #relief and #humanitarian services, and in coordination with the disaster risk management unit and the governorate office, #Makhzoumi_Foundation distributed many mattresses and basic needs to several schools in #Beirut, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR, as an initiative that comes in response to humanitarian needs and…
#MakhzoumiFoundation is helping the most vulnerable children overcome the challenges they face, through specialized psycho-social support, giving them the tools they need to succeed despite their tough circumstances.
The #Cultural Snack Table of #MakhzoumiFoundation was a beautiful celebration of unity and diversity! Participants enjoyed delicious homemade snacks from #Lebanon, #Palestine, #Syria, #Iraq, and #Sudan, all beautifully decorated with their flags. They proudly presented their traditional folkloric attire, highlighting the rich heritage of each culture. I am text block. Click edit button to change…
The Child Safe Small Race Cars activity is implemented by #Makhzoumifoundation relief team for children of vulnerable populations. It is designed to provide children with an enjoyable and thrilling experience that promotes their motor skills, coordination, and competitive spirit within a secure setting.
Makhzoumi Foundation psychosocial support team collaborates with a smart high school to offer non-focused psychosocial support sessions for children aged 6 to 11. These engaging activities aim to enhance emotional well-being and resilience by fostering skills like self-expression, social interaction, and stress management. Through art therapy, mindfulness exercises, and group discussions, kids can safely explore…
Guided by skilled facilitators, children explored bear biology, behavior, and habitat through painting, sculpting, and collage and expressed their creativity in wildlife conservation discussions, fostering a connection with nature.
With dynamic lessons, visual aids, and storytelling, learning the Arabic alphabet became an exciting journey for street and working children, where #MakhzoumiFoundation psycho-social support team empowers them through literacy, fostering academic skills, and a sense of belonging. Celebrating achievements and overcoming challenges, the alphabet turns into symbols of hope.
#MakhzoumiFoundation engages its community in non-structured psycho-social support (PSS) #sessions focused on handcrafts for #Ramadan, where children develop creative skills to deepen their appreciation for moral . These sessions give valuable skills, where children express themselves through crafts, such as crafting lanterns that symbolize faith’s guiding light and Iftar baskets of symbolic importance. Through activities,…
Within the framework of the Elderly Care Program funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the #Makhzoumi Foundation and Irshad & Islah Association teams accompanied a group of elderly people to the Al-Khair Cooperative Market in Aisha Bakkar area, where they toured the market and chose what they needed from basic food…
Within the framework of the elderly care program organized by Makhzoumi Foundation with Irshad & Islah Association, funded by UNHCR Lebanon, a session was held on conflict and communication tools for a group of elderly people to help them deal with the daily problems they face, participating, in teams, in an entertaining session to motivate…
Check out the amazing sessions hosted by the psychosocial support team at #MakhzoumiFoundation, empowering vulnerable women to stand tall on their own feet. We celebrated #IWD2024 by recognizing women’s achievements and championing Women’s Rights and Gender Equality through interactive sessions challenging stereotypes and fostering gender equality in kids.
Candle-making informal classes are educational sessions where individuals learn the skills and techniques involved in creating candles. These classes are typically conducted in a casual and relaxed environment, allowing participants to explore various candle-making methods, experiment with different materials and designs, and receive hands-on guidance from instructors. The goal of these classes is to provide…
Makhzoumi Foundation teams are spreading love and appreciation to street children, especially girls, with handmade gifts, prizes, and flowers! to honor their strength and resilience in the face of challenges, reminding them they’re valued and respected. Together, we’re empowering them and celebrating their unique contributions to our community.
This Basketball project aims to advance peace, physical and social development, as well as foster tolerance and respect. Additionally, basketball serves as a means to empower children and adolescents. Moreover, it directly enhances the physical fitness of children and instills healthy lifestyle habits among them, contributing to their overall well-being and disease prevention. The overarching…
Non-structured PSS activities aim to create a safe and supportive environment where participants can explore their emotions, connect with others, and build resilience in response to adversity. These activities complement structured interventions by providing flexibility and responsiveness to the evolving needs and preferences of participants. Creative Expression: Activities such as art therapy, music therapy, or…
Our PSS team’s library project is a hit! With recycled materials & donated books from our MF colleagues, we’ve created a cozy nook for all. Colorful tables, desks & closets have been revamped for our youth & adult readers. It’s more than books; it’s a space to learn, relax & grow!
Thousands of children are being forced to work on the streets, exposed to violence, exploitation, abuse, and deprived of education! At Makhzoumi Foundation, we try to make the world a better place with the #FunBus that roams the streets of Beirut to educate the street working children. This is an escalating issue affecting all our…
Makhzoumi Foundation works on several key aspects to empower vulnerable women psychologically: Reducing Gender Based Violence (GBV) risk with prevention strategies & awareness sessions; Promoting resilience in survivors & those at risk through care & support groups; Aiding recovery in GBV-affected communities with Psychosocial sessions (PSS).
Last weekend at Equi Club Aley, our Relief Unit took team-building to the next level. Filled with challenges and deep talks, we strengthened our bond. Together, we’re a force of compassion. Thanks to all who fuel our mission daily.
Makhzoumi Foundation has been supporting youth-led initiatives and networks in Beirut and Mount Lebanon; strengthening capacities, fostering knowledge production, and creating dialogue spaces for youth of all nationalities.
The 16 days of activism, as a part of UNiTE’s campaign, was based on ending violence against women and girls. In this occasion, awareness sessions took place in Makhzoumi Foundation premises to encourage empowerment and eliminate discrimination and all forms of violence, whilst appraising women and girls of their rights and ensuring their emotional well-being.…
In order to establish and support national and community-level child protection systems, child protection services are very important to prevent violence, abuse and exploitation, and to ensure displaced children access to protection services. From there comes Makhzoumi Foundation’s special initiative that has been active for years: The Fun Bus Project. It is part of a…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the “International Refugee Law and Migration Law of the Institute of Sanremo” seminar, tackling the Protection of Vulnerable Categories through Innovative Methods, during which they discussed the “Fun Bus” by Makhzoumi Foundation, and the need of having such initiatives during the hard times the country is passing through in addition to…
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…
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. On this basis, Makhzoumi Foundation provided sewing machine and sewing materials and knitting materials, for talented people in sewing and knitting affected by the Beirut blast regardless of their gender, nationality,…
The scene of the destruction of Beirut, and the grief of its people after August 4, is engraved in our hearts. Another scene is also engraved, which is the solidarity of its people to rebuild it. A realistic embodiment of the resurrection from among the rubble, for reconstruction, and for recovery … with cooperation! We…
With the beginning of the new year, and in the joyful holidays season, Beirut’s wound haven’t healed yet, and the tears of its people have not dried up. But there is no harm in drawing a smile in the darkness, a hope for a better tomorrow for all of Lebanon… so we decided not to…
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…
Makhzoumi Foundation’s Psycho Social Support team conducted an awareness session using Zoom Application, in collaboration with AL SAMA Project, to discuss the difference between “Domestic Violence” and “Gender Based Violence”. The awareness session tackled the types and forms of gender based violence such as: sexual, physical, emotional, financial and resource deprivation. In addition, the Psycho…
The pandemic crisis locked us in, but at Makhzoumi Foundation we exploit every possible way to reach out for beneficiaries. Due to the lockdown situation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Makhzoumi Foundation’s relief unit’s psycho-social support, case management teams and the outreach volunteers were unable to pursue their duties in the normal ways, that require…
The teenage period includes the utilization of high intellectual, physical, emotional and social capabilities to their maximum, which should be in an appropriate way, especially with guidance and motivation. Working with youth for the past few years has allowed the team to have better insights on youths’ rising needs. Wherefore, Makhzoumi Foundation’s team gathered 35…
Education is important for children because they are the future of the world and they should be updated with current affairs. They are the pillar of the nation. To develop a country and the world the future should be secure and the children are the weapons to build the nation with all their knowledge and…
Everyone in Lebanon is affected by the current economic situation, and unfortunately, in a situation like the one we are going through now, the most vulnerable communities are the ones affected the most, both Lebanese and refugees. Therefore, The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR and its partners, launched “Together We Give Warmth” campaign,…
After the fire waves that hit Dibbiyeh Area earlier this year, many trees were burned, and large green aareas were lost! Makhzoumi Foundation took the initiative, funded by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNHCR, and in partnership with Dibbiyen Municipality, and Forest wealth and development organization, to re-afforest the affected area, under the…
Sports has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire & unite people in a way that little else does. It also speaks to youth in a language the understand, and it can create hope where once there was only despair To improve the lives of female through sports, for what…
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…
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