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,…

The will of a better tomorrow is crowned with success

More than 380 students graduated from the vocational training program of Makhzoumi Foundation within the project “Economic Empowerment of Local Communities and Displaced in Lebanon” conducted by the Foundation in cooperation with Positive Planet. The event was attended by representatives of Positive Planet organization, the President of the National Dialogue Party, Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi, his…

An open opportunity for learning

Education is the foundation upon which we build our future. Education promotes equality and lifts people out of nescience. It teaches the youth and adolescents how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right. Makhzoumi Foundation provided new groups of beneficiaries the opportunity to learn multiple educational specialties…

Prospects and challenges towards enhancing the role of women in society

A number of social, diplomatic and media figures, representatives of international and local associations, implementing agencies, government institutions and a number of project beneficiaries from all Lebanese regions attended the closing ceremony of the project that empowers reproductive health and addresses violence against women. The project was being implemented by Makhzoumi Foundation, Akkarouna, Al Mabarrat…

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations

The Danish Refugee Council Secretary General, Mr. Andreas Kamm visited the community development center of Makhzoumi Foundation in Tripoli with a Danish TV crew from the capital, Copenhagen. Mr. Andreas aimed through this visit to see the ongoing activities and have a chat with a number of refugees from the Syrians and Palestinian nationalities. The…

Pharmacy Preceptors Honored at LAU Appreciation Celebration

Makhzoumi Foundation receives the LAU Pharm D Candidates along the year at the Primary Healthcare Center in Beirut for their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations in Ambulatory Care, after completing the last year of the PharmD curriculum. The School of Pharmacy at the Lebanese American University held their annual Preceptor Appreciation event at the Le…

Makhzoumi Foundation launches SHARE for outstanding students

Makhzoumi Foundation launched SHARE through its Step forward initiative. Students work on hot society topics and exchange their views with students from other continents, start-ups or social leaders. A meeting held at the Foundation headquarter in Beirut was led by SHARE founder after his tour to the American University of Beirut (AUB) and The Lebanese American University…

Cyprus hosts the 1st Meeting of the Mediterranean Education for Sustainable Development Committee.

The 1st Meeting of the Mediterranean Education for Sustainable Development Committee Action held in Cyprus focused on the needs to be taken, in order for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to respond to the needs of the international community for social, financial, ecological and political sustainability. The meeting was launched during a session at the House…

Think Twice. Seek Advice.

One of the strategic objectives of Makhzoumi Foundation is Partnership for sustainable development. Partnership increases the possibilities to spread awareness messages into the community in many sectors, wether in health, education, economic empowerment and humanitarian issues. This time, a social, non-political, non-profit association of volunteering students specializing in pharmacy and medicine joined the loop of…

Solidarity makes us stronger!

“Clean the Beach” is an environmental awareness project launched by Makhzoumi Foundation and UNHCR within the relief and humanitarian program for people with special needs. Makhzoumi Foundation relief and humanitarian services unit has been working on this targeted population for more than 5 years, providing assistance that is very critical to sustaining the refugee population…

Eyes and Ears of the World!

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…

Fruitful Initiatives to Get Rid of Diabetes!

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…

Accelerating Progress Towards The Economic Empowerment

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 Power!

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,…

Makhzoumi Foundation Ran The Beirut Marathon “To Empower A Better Tomorrow!”

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…

Embarking On ANew Professional Stage

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…

MADAD Project: Engaging Community Leaders

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.…

Volunteers Reviving Childhood For Vulnerable Communities

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…

Pulling together to create effective health Support teams

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…

All Children Have the Right for Protection

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…