Water Distribution

At Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, where families share limited space and resources, access to water becomes an urgent daily need. Makhzoumi Foundation’s teams distributed gallons of water to displaced families to ensure the availability of safe water for everyday use amid significant pressure on infrastructure and services. This response meets basic needs and reduces…

Early Suhoor Delivery

Just before dawn, the work begins. Volunteers at Makhzoumi Foundation move with determination to prepare, pack, and organize hot suhoor meals before the call to prayer, helping ease the burden of a long day for those who were forced to leave their homes. Every day, teams head to Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, where many…

Fun Bus for Children

Fun Bus for Children For years, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Fun Bus, in collaboration with UNHCR, has been traveling through the streets of Beirut to spread joy and learning among children. Today, it continues its mission by redirecting its efforts toward emergency response to support children amid the current circumstances. At Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, the…

Mobile Medical Care

Across shelters in different areas of Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation’s mobile medical teams continue reaching displaced families to provide essential healthcare services wherever they are needed. These efforts include general medical consultations for adults and children, as well as reproductive health services. This response is made possible through ongoing partnership and coordination with the Primary Healthcare…

Manara Corniche Support

On the Manara Corniche in Beirut, where displaced families were forced to spend the night in cars and on sidewalks, Makhzoumi Foundation teams, with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), arrived to offer support amid difficult circumstances. The team collected information and registered the names of displaced families in preparation…

Solar Energy for Shelters

Makhzoumi Foundation team has transformed its accumulated experience in sustainable energy development projects into a key tool in crisis response. This development expertise, carried out in collaboration with the Beirut Municipality and the Disaster Risk Management Room in the Beirut Governorate, has been mobilized within the current humanitarian response, with the Foundation’s teams quickly installing…

Hot Meals in Crisis

It is a story of humanitarian work adapting to the circumstances! More than 650 hot meals were distributed in one night to support families in the heart of Beirut…During a month when Makhzoumi Foundation usually focuses its efforts on Ramadan initiatives, the crisis has created a different reality this year. With the increasing number of…

Bringing Light to Families

Sometimes, the simplest things can make a big difference… light. At Camille Chamoun Sports City, which hosts many displaced families, Makhzoumi Foundation team provided a power generator to help light the site and improve living conditions in the spaces that have been turned into temporary shelters. This intervention was carried out in collaboration with the…

Bir Hassan Temporary Homes

At the Bir Hassan School Complex in Beirut, schools have been transformed into spaces hosting families who were forced to leave their homes in search of safety. Today, the complex shelters more than 2,128 displaced individuals, distributed across several schools within the compound. Gibran Tueni Secondary School hosts 204 people, Emily Sursock School 260 people,…

Ramadan Suhoor Meals

During the month of Ramadan, humanitarian response goes beyond providing basic assistance… it also embraces moments of solidarity that bring people together around one table. Makhzoumi Foundation teams continue distributing suhoor meals in shelter centers, ensuring support for both displaced families and the host community during these difficult circumstances. These meals are prepared in collaboration…

Schools as Safe Havens

Three schools in Beirut… transformed within days into safe spaces for families forced to leave their homes. Patriarchal School, Al Bayada School, and Hariri High School II are no longer only places of learning. They have become shelter centers hosting displaced families during these difficult circumstances. There, Makhzoumi Foundation teams visited these centers to assess…

Shelter Visit in Zahia Kaddoura

Makhzoumi Foundation team visited the shelter center at Zahia Kaddoura Official Secondary School in Beirut, to assess the conditions of displaced families and follow up on their needs within the center. This visit comes as part of the Foundation’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support shelter centers across the capital. The Foundation’s teams provided essential assistance…

Psychosocial Support Activities for Displaced Children

Because protecting children and supporting their mental well-being is a priority in every humanitarian response, Makhzoumi Foundation teams have begun implementing psychosocial support activities for children from displaced families at Camille Chamoun Sports City. Through recreational sessions and drawing and coloring activities, children are helped to express their feelings and regain moments of comfort despite…

Mobile Medical Support for Displaced Families

As difficult conditions continue and many families are displaced from the South and Beirut’s southern suburbs, Makhzoumi Foundation continues its emergency health response. The Mobile Medical Unit visited Shakib Arslan School in Beirut in collaboration with the Primary Healthcare Department at the Ministry of Public Health and Premiére Urgence, where medical consultations were launched for…

Health Campaigns Continue During Ramadan

Despite all circumstances, the health campaigns organized by the Primary Healthcare Center at the Makhzoumi Foundation during this blessed month continue to serve as a cornerstone in prioritizing public health. The campaign provided visitors with comprehensive health screenings for every individual, including HBA1C blood sugar tests and other essential examinations. This initiative is part of…

Sports City Opens as a Shelter for Displaced Families

Following the large displacement to Beirut, and after the visit of MP Fouad Makhzoumi to the operations room and his request to increase the number of shelters in coordination with all concerned parties, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers approved the opening of Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium as a shelter center to receive our displaced families. Today, the teams…

Free Thyroid Screening Campaign

As part of its ongoing mission to promote community health and preventive care, the Primary Health Care Center at Makhzoumi Foundation organized a free blood testing campaign for Thyroid (TSH) screening. This initiative aimed to support early detection of potential health issues and raise awareness about the importance of monitoring thyroid function, given its direct…

30,000 Food Vouchers Supporting Families

Makhzoumi Foundation continues its Ramadan solidarity journey during the holy month by distributing more than 30,000 food purchase vouchers to support underprivileged families and low-income households, helping meet their essential needs and ease their financial burdens. This initiative goes beyond providing food supplies; it also includes offering hot meals, organizing Ramadan Iftar gatherings in collaboration…

Welcoming the Step Forward Winter 2026 Cohort

New faces… big dreams We welcomed the Winter 2026 Step Forward Cohort, celebrated our Summer 2025 grads with certificates & tokens , and launched the Step Forward Alumni Network to keep the journey going. _____________________ استقبال دفعة شتاء 2026 من برنامج خطوة للأمام وجوه جديدة… وأحلام كبيرة استقبلنا دفعة شتاء ٢٠٢٦ من برنامج خطوة للأمام،…

Sweet Moments of Joy for Children

In a month where hearts soften and generosity shines a little brighter, each candy bag we prepared holds more than sweets. Holding love, comfort, & a small moment of joy; reminding every child that they are seen, cherished, and remembered. _____________________ لحظات فرح صغيرة للأطفال في شهرٍ تلين فيه القلوب ويزداد فيه نور العطاء، تحمل…

Strengthening Localization Through Collaboration

A powerful exchange of ideas at the LHDF Localization Lab workshop NGOs connected to share strengths, discuss challenges, and explore pathways toward stronger localization. _____________________ تعزيز توطين العمل الإنساني عبر التعاون تبادل غني ومؤثر للأفكار خلال ورشة عمل مختبر توطين العمل الإنساني في لبنان، حيث اجتمعت المنظمات غير الحكومية لتبادل الخبرات، ومشاركة نقاط القوة، ومناقشة…

Launch of the Ramadan Program 2026

Makhzoumi Foundation launched its annual Ramadan program for 2026, featuring a wide range of humanitarian and social activities to support the most vulnerable families and promote the values of solidarity and compassion during the holy month. The initiatives include iftar tables, and meaningful Ramadan activities, in addition to the food basket campaign and the distribution…

Addressing Over-Indebtedness at the Sanabel Conference

Makhzoumi Foundation proudly participated in the 17th Sanabel Conference, contributing to a critical dialogue on “Over-Indebtedness in the Arab World: From Early Warning Signs to Systemic Solutions.” We were honored to join an esteemed panel of experts to discuss how stronger coordination, unified standards, and proactive prevention strategies can protect clients while fostering sustainable financial…

Standing in Solidarity with Tripoli

The Makhzoumi Foundation stands with Tripoli Under the generous guidance of the Honorary President of the Makhzoumi Foundation, MP Fouad Makhzoumi, the Foundation initiated a humanitarian solidarity gesture by providing $100,000 in aid to support the families of the victims and those affected in our community in Tripoli. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to stand by them during these difficult times,…

Preparing Educators for the Future of AI in Education

A room full of educators. One shared question: how do we prepare for what’s next? Through hands-on AI tools and open discussions, this session with our partner ITLS was about listening, learning, and shaping the future of education together. _____________________ إعداد المعلّمين لمستقبل الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم قاعة مليئة بالمعلّمين، وسؤال واحد مشترك: كيف نستعد…

Supporting Positive Parenting and Child Protection

Caregivers involved in child protection cases participated in dedicated sessions aimed at strengthening positive parenting practices and enhancing family support. The sessions focused on improving family communication and promoting safe, supportive home environments for children. Through these activities, we continue to promote the protection and well-being of children and their families. _____________________ دعم التربية الإيجابية…

Inspiring Students at Sagesse Achrafieh

Great energy at Sagesse School Achrafieh! We met with over 150 intermediate and high school students during an orientation session to introduce them to the MOS & Adobe Championships and the opportunities ahead. _____________________ إلهام الطلاب في مدرسة الحكمة الأشرفية طاقة رائعة في مدرسة الحكمة الأشرفية! التقينا بأكثر من 150 طالبًا وطالبة من المرحلتين المتوسطة…

Empowering Women Through Crochet Training

A group of women received training on the basic principles of crochet knitting, at Makhzoumi Foundation Main Center in Mazraa. The Environment/Development Program at the Foundation continues to provide training on handmade craft workshops—particularly the environmental ones—with the aim of expanding the group of people interested in and committed to environmental protection, in Lebanon, as…

Creative Environmental Workshops for Kids

The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continues to organize craft and environmental workshops for kids, at its center in Mazraa. Within this framework, the kids learned how to make use of used plastic spoons and paper scraps to create toys and spend enjoyable and fun times together, accompanied by special children’s songs. _____________________…

Advancing Women’s Economic Inclusion

Following the successful conclusion of the regional training sessions, Makhzoumi Foundation attended a stakeholder meeting marking the completion for the InclusiveNissa project’s first phase in Lebanon. This pivotal session consolidated the insights gained from Lebanese financial institutions and NGOs regarding gender-responsive financial services and the specific economic needs of women within the local market. With…