Craft Workshops

More than 35 different workshops to join!
The craft workshops aim at conveying the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) message to minimize household wastes.

Up-cycling is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and often beautiful – somehow refashioning them – those items can be named as environmental art-crafts. In parallel, workshops on dessert preparation, pastries and other handmade crafts are held to help participants acquire skills that generate income without the need of a large capital. There is an array of more than 35 different topics in this section.

How to Benefit >> Call 01 660 890 Ext:186, and join any of the available workshops to gain beneficial crafting skills while having fun! Stay tuned with Makhzoumi Foundation’s social media platforms, to get insight and register in the ongoing workshops. In addition, if you have a skill that you would like to spread, contact us, for a chance to tutor a workshop.

Handy by MF

Handy by MF aims to empower girls and women across Lebanon, by enhancing their economic and financial stance, to achieve a positive impact on the society.
They are encouraged to be part of the initiative, especially the participants at the craft workshops mentioned above. Their products fit in a wide array of handmade crafts, such as accessories, tote bags, customized items, crochet, macramé, upcycled crafts, jewellery, patchwork, decoupage, masks, honey, dessert, unique arrangements, greeting upcycled cards, decorations, soap, etc…
The initiative offers the opportunity to market those local handmade products, either display their products at a showroom, exhibitions and souks or via social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.

How to Benefit >> In case you are a handy woman with outstanding skills, contact us at 01 660 890 Ext: 183, 184 or 186, to present your items to a jury, for a chance to showcase your items at HandybyMF.
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Engaging Contests:
Since the establishment of the Foundation in 1997 and to date, several environmental activities targeting children and youth are carried out each year such as: shore cleansing, seed collection, environmental days and contests. More than 15 nationwide environmental contests targeting students (from public and private schools) and individuals have been held. Topics cover the importance of reforestation and green areas, renewable energy, upcycling and Sustainable Development.
This year`s contest is entitled “My Sustainable Beirut in 2030 “, a nationwide contest for youth and citizens, in coordination with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO.

How to benefit  Stay tuned with Makhzoumi Foundation’s social media platforms, to get insight about the ongoing contests. 

Green Demo Room

A project in partnership with the Center of Research and Development “CERD”, the Lebanon Green Building Council “LGBC “and MF. It was launched under the patronage of the Minister of Education and Higher Education then, on January 31st 2017 and it a scientific demonstration space at the premises of the Center of Research and Development in Jounieh. Students from public and private schools from all the regions of the country visit the room and get acquainted with the concept of green buildings, the principles of energy efficiency, water conservation and other environmental issues.

How to benefit >> Call us at 01 660 890 Ext: 189, and get all the required information to experience the demonstration of a complete sustainable environment.

Kids Summer Club

A lot of people talk about making learning fun. I think they have it basically wrong. When you’re having fun, you’re learning something” ~Psychology Today. As part of the Development Program’s Children and Youth Division, summer clubs are coordinated yearly and offers children between ages of 6 and 13 the chance to participate in crafts from wastes, seedling planting, and cooking activities among others.

How to Benefit >> Call 01 660 890 Ext: 189 and register your kids and allow them to benefit from an array of summer activities.

Empowering Women

I challenged myself and joined the Chocolate Molding and Decorating Workshop, the skills I attained motivated me to continue working at home. In the light of the attained skills I am capable of impressing my surrounding and professionally molding and decorating chocolate.

– Mona

It started as a hobby to craft jewelry, then, I attended one of the workshops organized by the Environment/Development Program, whereby they changed my hobby to a reliable income for me and my family. Throughout their channels and coordinated exhibitions, my items were promoted to many people and I am confidently and continuously showing off my products.

– Faten

I am a mother and pastry chef; throughout such times it is hard to afford time to market my products. However, my participation with MF at Souk El Balad allowed me to excel and achieve beyond my expectations. I am thankful for that opportunity as they helped me to prove myself.

– Hiba

Educating Children and Youth

Participants in the MAD for The Ocean contest, were highly satisfied with all the information grasped. They expressed the benefits in the following video:

Environment

I have recently joined the EDP team, as a Lebanese citizen I have never felt the continuous motivation to sort and manage my waste. However, throughout the obtainable channels of “Yalla Nefroz”, I learned that all I need to do is sort the waste and the rest relies on their free services to collect and transfer the sorted waste. It is refreshing to have the thought of being able to contribute to the environment.

– Stephany / Furn El Chebbak