International Specialist in Humanitarian Diplomacy

Within the framework of working on developing the capabilities of youth and women and empowering them in their societies to build a better future, the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, in partnership with Makhzoumi Foundation, held a training course on humanitarian diplomacy. Under the title “International Specialist in Humanitarian Diplomacy,” the training program included more…

One Injection Makes Difference

Measles is a dangerous and rapidly spreading disease that threatens the health of our children, especially because it is easily transmitted through the air, for example through sneezing, coughing or touching, but it is possible to eliminate it through vaccination. Under the title “One Injection Makes Difference”, the Ministry of Public Health, in partnership with…

Great Efforts Deserve Numerous Awards!

In recognition of her efforts in serving the nation, empowering its people and effectively contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Excellence Awards Academy – Dubai honored Mrs. May Makhzoumi, Makhzoumi Foundation’s President. Mrs. May Makhzoumi received the Arab Pride Award for the most influential personalities in the economy and inclusive development,…

Learn a Profession… & Enjoy The Desserts!

Sweets and craft workshops have been receiving increased interest with the escalation of the economic crisis and the outbreak of the Corona epidemic; handwork at home saves money, maintains social distancing and guarantees food safety. The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation carried out a training workshop on preparing marzipan paste from almonds and…

Take a “Step Forward”… Real-Life work experience

Makhzoumi Foundation’s “Step-forward” program conducted the finale event/graduation of the Remote Internship project at Makhzoumi foundation headquarters. An Event filled with innovative projects, bright minds presenting, and panel judging such projects; all for the hopes of helping Lebanon. The Remote Internship Project started on 15/8/2020 under the wing of the Step-forward program. It aims to…

A New Award For Mrs. May Makhzoumi: Women CAN!

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…

THANK YOU!

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…

Despite all the circumstances… MOS Championship continues!

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…

STOP Domestic & Gender Based Violence!

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…

Beekeeping Skills: Great for The Environment!

Beginning beekeeping can be fun and relatively easy if you’re prepared. It also can produce a good income when maintained correctly. Makhzoumi Foundation’s Environment & Development program, in collaboration with the Lutheran World Relief (LWR), distributed 60 kits including 120 beehives, beekeeping suits, gloves, smokers, levers, brushes, and wax in both Baalback and Majdel Anjar…

PCR Testing Campaign with UNHCR

After the outbreak of the Corona virus, and with the increasing cases’ numbers in Lebanon, it became necessary to take all preventive and proactive measures to combat its spread. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Safety and Emergency Committee has launched successive campaigns. In this regard, Makhzoumi Foundation supported the United Nations High…

Makhzoumi Foundation honored with the Excellence Award in Family Care

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…

Full Power… For The Best Services!

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,…

Makhzoumi Foundation’s Activities in Response to The Current Crises

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…

“Scientific Efficiency” award for Mrs. Makhzoumi for empowering women!

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…

A valuable Recognition

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,…

International Entrepreneurship!

The corona virus outbreak forced a lot of changes on all our lives aspects, and obliged us to put on hold different plans. Despite the covid-19 crisis, Makhzoumi foundation and its partner Positive Planet International managed to continue their efforts to support entrepreneurship in Lebanon, especially with the hard economic circumstances we’re passing through. Shifting…

You’re Not Alone!

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,…

Quarantined But Still Raising Awareness!

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…

How to Help and Be Helped During the Covid-19 Crisis: Depression (Part 1)

Written by Sara Amhaz – Mental Health and Clinical Psychologist at Makhzoumi Foundation: In times of crisis, most of us feel highly overwhelmed. For people without mental disabilities, this overwhelming feeling translates into high levels of stress, high irritability, worrisome thoughts, etc. Individuals start to worry about their business, income, jobs, health. Families start to…

A health awareness initiative from Makhzoumi Foundation on Corona virus!

“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…

Do Your Bit: We’re Up To Every Challenge!

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…

Mental Health is Essential!

Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing – it is all about how we think, feel, and behave. It affects how we think, feel, and act, that’s why it is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood! Due to the importance of this subject, and the lack…

Taking Makhzoumi Foundation as a leading example at MEAC

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…