Floral Crafting

The art of arranging natural flowers, creating bouquets, and designing innovative floral baskets for weddings and various occasions is one of the craft workshops organized by Makhzoumi Foundation for those interested in learning the craft, whether individually or in groups. A recent course held at the end June showcased the Foundation’s signature level of craftsmanship,…

Building Partnerships

A delegation from the Women’s Association for Care and Social Networking, SELA from Saida, visited #MakhzoumiFoundation in Beirut. The delegation was represented by Ms. Sultana Jomaa, Head of the Programs and Projects Department, and Ms. Shifa Hammad from the Resource Development and Relations Department. During the visit, they were introduced to the Foundation’s various programs,…

Type 1 Awareness

Did you know that Type 1 diabetes can affect children and youth of school age? #Makhzoumi_Foundation team launched awareness sessions in schools about Type 1 diabetes, as part of a joint project with the American University of Beirut and the Ministry of Public Health, funded by the World Diabetes Foundation.

Lighting Beirut

In the heart of #Beirut, specifically across more than 81 streets, the team of the #MakhzoumiFoundation carried out a maintenance and cleaning campaign for over 900 #solarpanels, completing the first and largest project to light the capital’s streets with #SolarEnergy, which began in September 2022. At a time when #Lebanon is suffering from a severe…

Strengthening Primary Care

#Makhzoumi_Foundation participated in a meeting with His Excellency the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nasser Al-Din, and the Director of the Primary Healthcare Department, Dr. Randa Hamadeh, along with several primary healthcare centers in #Lebanon. The meeting addressed current challenges and aimed to develop a plan to enhance preventive services, reaffirming the pivotal role…

Supporting SMEs in Lebanon

In a collaboration between #MakzoumiFoundation and AEP and in partnership with Lutheran World Relief #LWR, the Quest II project is implemented in #Lebanon to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the sectors of agriculture and industry. A training session was provided to beneficiaries at the Foundation’s headquarters in #Beirut covering financial education, social cohesion, safe…

Play and Healing

At #MakhzoumiFoundation, we believe that every moment of play can be a moment of healing. On board the Fun Bus, a group of vulnerable children came together to take part in creative activities, crafting dolls from simple materials with big ideas. In this safe space, each doll carried a story.

Epidemiological Surveillance Training

The nursing team at the Primary Healthcare Center at #MakhzoumiFoundation was trained by the primary healthcare network of the Ministry of Public Health #MoPH on the Epidemiological Surveillance System, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency in the field of public health and to empower the team to detect suspected cases of infectious diseases…

Hamra Festival

#Makhzoumi_Foundation is at the #HamraNostalgique Festival in #Beirut. A variety of activities, including live music, food, games, and local markets, are available in a nostalgic and joyful atmosphere inspired by the ’60s and ’70s. The Fun Bus participated in fun activities for children, and the Foundation had its own booth featuring eco-friendly, handmade products.

UNESCO Office Visit

As part of the ongoing tour of key educational stakeholders aimed at strengthening collaboration in the education sector in #Lebanon, the team from #MakhzoumiFoundation, in partnership with the Queen Rania Teacher Academy #QRTA, visited the #UNESCO Regional Education Office. The meeting focused on exploring vital opportunities for cooperation, support, and the exchange of expertise at…

Visit to NDU

As part of the tour conducted by #MakhzoumiFoundation and the Queen Rania Teacher Academy #QRTA team to key educational institutions in #Lebanon, a visit was made to Notre Dame University Louaize #NDU. A productive meeting was held with the University President, academic provosts, and the Director of the Center for Continuing Education. The discussions centered…

Empowering Teachers with Makassed

With the aim of building a stronger community through stronger teachers, and as part of the key stops during the visit of the Queen Rania Teacher Academy #QRTA team to #Lebanon, #MakhzoumiFoundation held a productive meeting with the Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association. The discussion focused on exploring promising collaboration ideas aimed at empowering the national…

Partnership & Visit

A successful visit and a constructive partnership across #Lebanon! A special field tour was held at the headquarters of #MakhzoumiFoundation in #Beirut, where the Foundation welcomed the team from the Queen Rania Teacher Academy #QRTA. A comprehensive tour was organized across the various floors of the Foundation, showing its diverse programs and the positive impact…

Diabetes Care

As part of the collaboration between the Primary Healthcare Department at the Ministry of Public Health #MoPH, the Medical Center at the American University of Beirut #AUBMC, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education #MEHE and with the support of the World Diabetes Foundation #WDF, the primary healthcare team at #MakhzoumiFoundation participated in the…

AI in Education Workshop

A distinguished workshop was held in cooperation between #MakhzoumiFoundation and Queen Rania Teacher Academy, attended by a group of specialized teachers from various regions of Lebanon at Lancaster Plaza in Beirut. The entire day was dedicated to enhancing the participants’ skills through a series of educational and interactive activities focused on continuous learning, knowledge exchange,…

Investing in Educators

Investing in educators is investing in our future! Makhzoumi Foundation met with the Jordanian delegation from Queen Rania Teacher Academy and the Lebanese American University – LAU . The discussions focused on building strong partnerships to support and empower Lebanese educators through specialized diploma programs and continuous professional development, strengthening teacher preparation institutions in Lebanon.…

Environment Rally

Community Power on Two Wheels! An incredible display of community spirit at the #Bicycle #Rally! Organized on World Environment Day, this event brought together youth to enjoy our beautiful city and advocate for a better environment. The event was organized by the Embassy of India in #Beirut in collaboration with #MakhzoumiFoundation, Beirut Municipality, #Solidere, and…

Youth for a Plastic-Free Environment

Under the patronage of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Tamara El Zein, the Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO and the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), celebrated the announcement of the results of the national competition “Together for a Plastic-Free Environment: Youth for Change,” held at Saint Joseph University…

ASalemeh Community Health Honor

An honorary shield was awarded in recognition of #MakhzoumiFoundation outstanding performance in implementing the ASalemeh community health project during a meeting organized by the Ministry of Public Health in partnership with the European Union and #UNICEF, and under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nasser…

Eid Festival at Barbour

As every year, Makhzoumi Foundation took part in the Adha Festival at Barbour Commercial Market in Beirut, where joyful and festive vibes filled the area for three consecutive days. The event featured fun-filled activities for children including face painting, drawing and coloring workshops, entertaining games, and many exciting surprises that brought smiles to visitors of…

Together for a Plastic-Free Environment

As part of support for the National Environmental Strategy 2030, the “Together for a Plastic-Free Environment” Awards Ceremony was launched today at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Saint Joseph University. The event aims to honor outstanding environmental initiatives and strengthen national efforts to reduce plastic use. It was held under the patronage of Her…

PU-AMI Visit to Health Center

A delegation from Première Urgence – PU-AMI visited the Primary Health Care Center of #MakhzoumiFoundation, headed by the Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Lieke De Jong. During the visit, they were introduced to the primary healthcare services and met with the management team to discuss potential future collaboration.

The Interconnected Classroom

A full day at #MakhzoumiFoundation Headquarters in #Beirut for the launch of The Interconnected Classroom in the New Era, a conference in partnership with #MEPLI at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Educators, leaders, and changemakers are coming together to explore how digital tools, global collaboration, and innovative practices are reshaping the future of learning. The…

Chocolate Art

Chocolate remains beloved by the “public” at all times, especially during joyful occasions. Chocolate molding and decorating workshops at the Makhzoumi Foundation continue to be at the forefront of artisanal specialties. Working with chocolate molding is enjoyable, offers vast room for creativity, and has a highly popular market. The Environment and Development Program at the…

Quest II Launch

Introducing the Quest II Project! We’re financing micro and small enterprises in: Agriculture, Industry, Services. Our goal is to support productive projects that boost economic conditions. We also offer a 5-6 hour training session covering: Financial Education, Social Cohesion, Safe and supportive work environments, Strategic Planning, Business Registration. By expanding funded enterprises, we aim to…

Health Partnership

As part of the #accreditation process, it is essential to listen to the voice of the community! The primary healthcare center team at #MakhzoumiFoundation in #Beirut met with the local community committee to identify needs and service gaps. This ongoing #dialogue helps us improve our services to truly reflect what people need and ensures that…

Eco Initiative

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance green spaces and promote environmental awareness, the Makhzoumi Foundation donated 350 ornamental and fruit tree saplings to HAED within an initiative aimed at supporting the environment and sustainable development across various Lebanese regions. The distribution of the saplings included environmental celebrations held in the Ras area, including…

Floral Workshop

A group of women spent enjoyable and beneficial times at Makhzoumi Foundation-Mazraa, surrounded by flowers, where they learned—amid an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie—how to arrange flowers for happy occasions. The participants expressed their admiration for the workshop and requested to join more advanced classes in this field.

Infection Control

As an advanced step in strengthening quality standards in delivering safe and responsible healthcare, #MakhzoumiFoundation team at the primary health center in #Beirut organized specialized training for healthcare workers. The training covered essential topics in infection control practices, featuring discussions and applications of best hygiene practices in the workplace and techniques for sterilizing medical instruments…

Digital Champions

#MakhzoumiFoundation celebrated digital excellence at the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Championship in #Lebanon, hosted by Notre Dame University, Louaize. The event presented the brilliance of top Lebanese students as they competed to demonstrate their skills in one of the country’s most influential technology competitions. Makhzoumi Foundation has proudly participated in this championship for several years,…

Community Immunity

#MakhzoumiFoundation is dedicated to strengthening community health and preventing infectious diseases through comprehensive and free vaccination campaigns. In collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health #MoPH and #UNICEF, the “Aassalama” team of nurses and healthcare workers conducted field visits to various areas. These visits aim to vaccinate children and review their immunization records to ensure…

Supporting Small & Medium Enterprises

The Quest II Project is implemented by #MakhzoumiFoundation and the Association d’Entraide Professionnelle #AEP, in partnership with Lutheran World Relief #LWR. The project aims to support small and medium agriculture, industry, and service enterprises to boost production and improve economic conditions. It also offers training sessions covering financial literacy, social cohesion awareness, promoting safe and…

Creative Workshop for Kids

Hours of enjoyment and benefit were provided by Makhzoumi Foundation, during the school holiday, for the children of its employees aged between 6 and 12 years. The children spent a fun and productive time together, during which they learned Decoupage Art and also decorated cakes with fondant. They created distinctive works with their own hands…

Microsoft Skills Championship Lebanon

As part of the ongoing partnership in the #Microsoft Skills Championship in Lebanon, #MakhzoumiFoundation hosted the first round of the qualifying exams in its computer labs for students participating in the competition. The exams were conducted in a competitive environment provided by the Foundation, stemming from its belief in supporting students’ abilities and developing their…

Planting Trees for the Environment

In line with its environmental mission and as a contribution to increasing green spaces and promoting agriculture, the Makhzoumi Foundation provided the Parish of St. Joseph El-Dahr – Sarba with 300 saplings, including pomegranate, bitter orange, and loquat trees, as well as ornamental trees such as yellow jasmine and Chinaberry (Melia azedarach). This initiative was…

Restoring Hope, Sustainable Development

Under the theme “Restoring Hope, Elevating Ambition,” and alongside many international organizations, local institutions, and a delegation from the Regional CSR, #MakhzoumiFoundation participated in the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development. The forum featured constructive discussions that addressed key challenges and ways to overcome them, while emphasizing the need to reform policies to keep pace with…

Designing Community Initiatives

In an engaging and inspiring workshop titled ” Designing Community Initiatives in the Non-profit Sector”, Makhzoumi Foundation, in collaboration with CSR, hosted a special session that combined knowledge with hands-on experience. Participants were highly interactive and enjoyed the fresh ideas and constructive discussions on developing impactful community initiatives.

Partnership for Social Development

Among the partnerships that make a difference in #Lebanon, a delegation from #MakhzoumiFoundationvisited Her Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Al-Sayyed, where they presented the Foundation’s key achievements in the field of community service. The Minister expressed her appreciation for the Foundation’s role, especially in supporting women and children, and welcomed the strengthening of…

Promoting Digital Inclusion

#MakhzoumiFoundation, in collaboration with the Lebanese Microfinance Association #LMFA and the Bina’ Project, organized two training sessions focused on #digital_financial services. These sessions aimed to introduce participants to digital tools such as #ewallets, highlight their importance in managing businesses and personal resources, and discuss related challenges while gathering participants’ feedback. As part of this initiative,…

Partnership for Community Service

#MakhzoumiFoundation and the #Zakat Fund at Dar Al-Fatwa in #Lebanon signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation and joint efforts to serve the most vulnerable groups, particularly in the fields of #education, #health, #social, and developmental services. The agreement also includes exchanging expertise and organizing workshops, seminars, and specialized training courses in artificial…

BLS Training at Makhzoumi

The healthcare team at #MakhzoumiFoundation shared moments from the recent Basic Life Support (BLS) training facilitated by the Lebanese Red Cross  #LRC. This essential training equips staff with the skills to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies, reinforcing commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Sharing Blessings Together

In collaboration and coordination between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project For Utilization Of Hady & Adahi, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Zakat Fund in Lebanon, and Makhzoumi Foundation, a campaign was carried out to receive and distribute Hadi and Adahi meat to deserving families in #Beirut. Over one thousand portions…

Ramadan Relief Support

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, in coordination with #MakhzoumiFoundation in #Lebanon, continues to distribute relief aid as part of the “Feed Lebanon Basket” and “Kanaf Lebanon” projects. These initiatives, provided by the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia, aim to support families benefiting from the Foundation’s services during the holy month of #Ramadan. More than…