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Have a Fantastic Time
A successful workshop on mastering the verb “to be”! We had a fantastic time engaging with our participants and witnessing their progress. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
To Face Challenges
At #MakhzoumiFoundation, psychosocial support #PSS forms the cornerstone during the crises Lebanon is facing. Integrating activities focused on resilience and conflict resolution, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit teams aim to empower children and their families with the necessary skills to face challenges. This week’s recent sessions, targeting hosting communities and the most vulnerable families,…
Ensuring the Essential Needs
After more than 55 days of attacks against #Lebanon, the challenges are escalating for displaced families facing difficult conditions in shelters. #MakhzoumiFoundation continues its efforts to provide essential needs and ongoing support in #Beirut and #MountLebanon. Thanks to cooperation with volunteers and local and international partners, including the Disaster Risk Management Unit and the #UNHCR,…
Promoting Disease Prevention
In collaboration with the Primary Healthcare Network of the Ministry of Public Health and supported by #UNICEF, the mobile medical unit teams of #MakhzoumiFoundation are providing primary healthcare services to displaced families in the shelters across #Beirut and #MountLebanon. The teams work continuously to ensure that essential medical care is provided in the difficult circumstances…
“Effective Strategies in Distance Learning”
In light of the current crisis, #Makhzoumi_Foundation, in cooperation with أكاديمية الملكة رانيا لتدريب المعلمين – Queen Rania Teacher Academy , organized a virtual workshop entitled “Effective Strategies in Distance Learning”, which attracted 150 educators. This workshop comes within the framework of our support for the education sector and to enable teachers to face current…
Psychological Support for Children in Shelters
As part of #MakhzoumiFoundation’s ongoing efforts to support families affected by the crisis in #Lebanon, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit team has so far assisted over 2,515 children by organizing more than 190 recreational sessions aimed at reducing stress and psychological pressure among children in shelters in #Beirut and #MountLebanon. These activities have included…
Comprehensive Health Services for Displaced Families
Since the beginning of the crisis, the mobile medical unit teams #MMU from #Makhzoumi_Foundation, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health’s Primary Healthcare Network and with support from #UNICEF, have been visiting shelters in #Beirut and #MountLebanon to provide primary healthcare for displaced families. The teams have visited over 70 shelters, offering more than…
The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit Supports to Displaced Families
In the ongoing hostility in #Lebanon and the difficult challenges it brings, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation strives to support children and their families in shelters across #Beirut and #MountLebanon by offering psychosocial support services. Through its specialized teams, the foundation has provided psychological support to approximately 2,362 children across 179 sessions…
Cooperation with International and Local Partners
In the face of the complex challenges confronting displaced families in shelters, #MakhzoumiFoundation continues to provide essential needs and extensive support to these families in #Beirut and #MountLebanon. The foundation has managed to extend support to over 239 shelters, supplying them with necessary items, including the distribution of over 16,239 mattresses, 37,356 blankets, and more…
Mobile Medical Clinic at Shelters in Beirut and Mount Lebanon
Since the beginning of the crisis, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Mobile Medical Unit #MMU has provided over 5,000 primary healthcare services to displaced families in #Beirut and #Mount_Lebanon. The family doctor offers comprehensive medical consultations in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health’s Primary Healthcare Network and despite challenges in accessing some shelters and the urgent need…
To Alleviate suffering and Provide Hope
Since the beginning of the current crisis, #MakhzoumiFoundation has provided over 7,500 essential healthcare services to displaced and affected families through more than 35 field visits to more than 70 shelters in #Beirut and #MountLebanon! Thanks to close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health’s Primary Healthcare Network, our Primary Health Care Center #PHCC, and…
Increased Need for Psychosocial Support
Considering the severe crisis that #Lebanon is going through and its significant impact on various aspects of life, the need for psychosocial support #PSS is increasing to help individuals and families face the worsening psychological and social challenges. Since the beginning of October of this year, #Makhzoumi_Foundation has provided its support to alleviate suffering and…
Intensified Efforts for Displaced Families
Considering the current situation, providing essentials for displaced families in shelters across #Beirut and #Mount_Lebanon, such as warmth and protection, has become a top priority! That’s why #Makhzoumi_Foundation continues its efforts to distribute basic supplies to displaced families. These essential items include mattresses, blankets, cleaning and disinfecting products, drinking water, food, personal hygiene products, dignity…
Exceptional Volunteers
Since the beginning of the war, the #StepForward initiative of the volunteers of #MakhzoumiFoundation has been at the forefront of humanitarian efforts to support displaced families. In close cooperation with the Ahl Al Khair Association, the heroic volunteers distributed hot meals in the shelters for the displaced, where they worked tirelessly to meet the needs…
Various Health Services to Displaced Families
By providing healthcare directly to those affected during the ongoing crisis, #MakhzoumiFoundation, in collaboration with the Primary Healthcare Network of the Ministry of Health, contributes to maintaining the good health of displaced families. Its healthcare center in Beirut continues to offer specialized medical consultations, laboratory tests, medical imaging, treatments for chronic diseases, and routine vaccinations…
Activities to Cope with Displacement Challenges
Given the importance of psychosocial support #PSS and its impact on communities during times of war, in addition to distributing aid in shelters, #MakhzoumiFoundation continues its efforts during the crisis to prevent the worsening of psychological and social issues in the future. The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit, in collaboration with the “Step Forward” youth…
On the Front Lines
#MakhzoumiFoundation remains on the frontlines daily, supporting displaced families amidst the ongoing crisis! In the latest distribution of relief essentials, the Foundation’s team, with the help of volunteers, provided aid and various activities at several shelters in #Beirut and #MountLebanon. In coordination with the Disaster Management Unit and thanks to the support of our partners…
Heartfelt Thanks to Makhzoumi Foundation volunteers…
As volunteering builds stronger and more connected communities, the #StepForward initiative of #MakhzoumiFoundation is empowering youth to make a difference during the current crisis. We can carry out all the relief efforts and aid because of the support of the youth and volunteers during this time. Recently, an orientation session took place with the Lebanese…
The Mobile Clinic and the Medical team Visit Shelters
Amid the crisis Lebanon is experiencing, the mobile medical unit #MMU of #MakhzoumiFoundation, along with the specialized medical team and nursing staff, is visiting shelters to conduct necessary medical examinations for displaced individuals and provide primary healthcare to families in need. Additionally, the relief and humanitarian team and the volunteers from the foundation are helping…
Supporting Displaced Families in Tripoli
In partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency TİKA Beyrut, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation, along with volunteers, distributed relief aid and essential supplies to displaced families at the Foundation’s center in northern #Lebanon in #Tripoli. Mattresses and many other necessary items were provided to support the families affected by the…
Personal hygiene for Individuals in Shelters
As part of the interventions carried out by #MakhzoumiFoundation during the current crisis, including the distribution of essential supplies, basic items, and the provision of healthcare and social services, and because the psychological support that comes from feeling safe is priceless, and out of our commitment to promoting personal hygiene, the trainees of the vocational…
Always Ready to Alleviate their Suffering
In cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, #UNHCR, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation and the volunteers continue distributing relief aid and basic supplies. More than 5,000 mattresses, 6,000 blankets, 300 solar-powered lamps, and 534 hygiene kits have been distributed to support displaced families in schools. All teams remain constantly…
Step Forward Youth Volunteer’s Initiative
The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #Makhzoumi_Foundation, in collaboration with the Step Forward youth volunteer’s initiative, provided psychosocial support through a series of interactive and physical games that brought joy and smiles to the faces of children, despite the difficult circumstances they are enduring. This effort contributed to strengthening resilience and ability to adapt…
Distribution of Hygiene Kits
#Makhzoumi_Foundation team continues to support families in the current crisis, where the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit and the volunteers distribute basic hygiene bags to maintain public health and prevent diseases. These bags are necessary as they contain basic materials such as soap, hand sanitizers, and personal hygiene products that prevent diseases, especially in crowded…
Psychosocial Support for Displaced Children
As part of the ongoing efforts to support and assist displaced families from different areas in the current crisis, and in addition to distributions in shelters, the Relief and Humanitarian Services unit and the volunteers at #MakhzoumiFoundation organized recreational activities for children to help alleviate the devastating psychological effects caused by wars. Providing #psychosocial support…
Makhzoumi Foundation volunteers are part of the work team
#Makhzoumi_Foundation healthcare program team and volunteers, in coordination with the Primary Healthcare Network at the Ministry of Public Healthare are conducting a comprehensive field survey to assess the health needs of displaced families in #Beirut shelters. This survey includes the health status of individuals, chronic diseases, medication needs, and necessary medical care to identify health…
Makhzoumi Foundation is Always Present for Support
#Makhzoumi_Foundation has completed distributions to displaced families in the shelter center in the Hamra area, Pavillon, within the framework of relief work and humanitarian services, where the relief unit and the volunteers distrbuted a large number of mattresses, blankets and basic supplies to families, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR…
Visits and Support to a Collective Shelter
The Emergency Response Coordinator Minister Nasser Yassin paid a joint visit with UNHCR Representative in Lebanon Ivo Friesen and UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Omran Reza to a collective shelter in Beirut where it hosts families displaced by recent events. UNHCR teams and Makhzoumi team were present at the site to provide relief items to…
Providing Basic Supplies for the Displaces
As part of the emergency relief campaign to support the families moving to #Beirut, #Makhzoumi_Foundation, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR, launched a humanitarian initiative aiming to alleviate the suffering of people forced to flee, where the relief and humanitarian services unit and the volunteers team distributed many essential supplies…
Psycho Social Activities for the Displaced
In response to relief initiatives and the state of emergency, and with the efforts of volunteers and teams of the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation, psychosocial activities #PSS were held for displaced families and children in 4 different schools in #Beirut and Baabda, which included interactive games and various social interventions, all of…
Coordination with the Disaster Management Unit
Within the framework of #relief and #humanitarian services, and in coordination with the disaster risk management unit and the governorate office, #Makhzoumi_Foundation distributed many mattresses and basic needs to several schools in #Beirut, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR, as an initiative that comes in response to humanitarian needs and…
Health Services for Vulnerable Communities
The Aa Salemeh Project team at #makhzoumiFoundation carried out a field visit to vulnerable communities to screen children under five for acute malnutrition. Additionally, the team offered education to mothers on pregnancy and newborn care.
Beaded Bracelets Workshop
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation implemented a workshop on making beaded bracelets, especially for kids. During the workshop, the participating girls learned how to harmoniously assort and knit beads to make bracelets. They produced several bracelets, which they designed according to their desire, taking into account the harmony in shapes and colors.
Psycho-Social Support for Children
#MakhzoumiFoundation is helping the most vulnerable children overcome the challenges they face, through specialized psycho-social support, giving them the tools they need to succeed despite their tough circumstances.
Change towards a better tomorrow
A glimpse into the future of change: A group of Lebanese American University – LAU Community Service & Engagement students got an up-close look at #Makhzoumi Foundation’s innovative programs in healthcare, vocational training, microfinancing, and development. The tour offered a firsthand experience of how this foundation empowers communities and shapes a brighter tomorrow.
Environmental Awareness at BASMÉ B Hob 1 Festival
At the BASMÉ B Hob 1 Festival organized by the Ras El Nabeh Association in #Beirut, #Makhzoumi_Foundation participated effectively by presenting its programs aimed at serving the community, with the active participation of volunteers. The activities also included distributing plants, in addition to organizing activities for children to enhance environmental and social awareness. A booth…
World Breastfeeding Week
Because breastfeeding enhances immunity and strengthens the bond between mother and child, and coinciding with World Breastfeeding Week, the healthcare team at #MakhzoumiFoundation educated mothers and pregnant women about the importance of breastfeeding as a nutritional method and to promote healthy and balanced growth. With the support of the midwife, the team visited homes in…
Together…for an Exceptional Day in Beirut
#Makhzoumi_Foundation participates in the BASMÉ B Hob 1 Festival in Beirut, which was called for by the Ras Al-Nabaa Residents Association in cooperation with MN Nexus and the Ahla Souq page, under the generous sponsorship of His Excellency the Governor of Beirut, Judge Marwan Abboud. A day full of joy and love that brings together…
On-going Staff Development
Continuous staff professional development is one of #MakhzoumiFoundation’s mission! Recently, the healthcare team participated in a dynamic training on integrating gender-based violence into our sexual and reproductive health program #SRH. The training focused on concepts and definitions related to #GBV, enhancing the team’s knowledge and ability to support those in need.
A Time of Awareness and Entertainment
Kids spent useful and entertaining times in the workshops organized by Makhzoumi Foundation/ Environment and Development Program; an environmental art workshop was held for kids on the art of Decoupage on glass jars, whereby they learned about the importance of reusing materials to contribute to preservation of our environment.
An Amazing Day!
In a full day of care, empowerment, beauty and self-care, and with generous support from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency TIKA, trainees from Makhzoumi Foundation provided skin care and hair styling services to women at the Hôpital Psychiatrique de la Croix.
Collaboration for Vulnerable Communities
The project “Improving the Employability of Vulnerable Communities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon” provided youth with better access to the labor market through identifying needs & trends of the Construction sector, by Makhzoumi Foundation, in our monthly focus group. This project was implemented in partnership with GIZ and financed by the German Federal Ministry for…
Hope…It’s a must now
The Hope Project team, including Project Manager, Arlan Fuller and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program Manager Roy Sayegh, visited Makhzoumi Foundation headquarters in Beirut to discuss ways to enhance emergency preparedness and response, with the aim of making a positive impact and empowering local communities!
Distinctive Medical Services
Makhzoumi Foundation organized a campaign for early detection of non-communicable diseases NCD, in cooperation with Irshad and Islah Association, where the health team examined patients inside the mobile medical unit MMU next to Hamza Mosque in Beirut. They also referred some patients to receive special health services at the Foundation’s primary healthcare center in Barbour.…
Celebrating Success at Safadi Cultural Center
Makhzoumi Foundation has attended the graduation ceremony organized at Safadi Cultural Center in Tripoli, celebrating the success of the Vocational Training Program organized by Semeurs d’Avenir Association and the European Institute of Cooperation and Development IECD. The program has empowered participants with valuable skills, enhancing their employability.
For Better Job Opportunities
The Project “Improving the Employability of Vulnerable Communities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon” provided youth with better access to the labor market through identifying needs & trends of Food & Beverage sector, by Makhzoumi Foundation, in the monthly focus group sessions. This project was implemented in partnership with GIZ and financed by the German Federal…
Empowering Vulnerable Communities…
The Project “Improving the Employability of Vulnerable Communities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon” provided the youth with better access to the labor market through identifying needs & trends of Beauty sector, by Makhzoumi Foundation, in the monthly focus group. This project was implemented in partnership with GIZ and financed by the German Federal Ministry for…
Protecting Our Environment
Environment preservation and protection are among the primary goals #Makhzoumi_Foundation that seeks to achieve through its Environment and Development Program. The program works to spread awareness and implement projects, initiatives, and workshops to achieve these goals. Within this context, the program implemented a workshop on Découpage for kids, during which they were trained to upcycle…
Microsoft World Championship
192 students from 42 countries are participating in the Microsoft Office Specialist #MOS & Adobe World Championship in #California. Best of luck to the Lebanese team: Nour Al Mawla in Microsoft Excel, Martin Ghazal in Microsoft Word, Hussein Kanaanati, and Ahmed Tabara in Adobe. The Microsoft Championship in #Lebanon is a global championship held by…
Protecting Women and Girls Survivors of Violence
Within the context of its humanitarian and social mission aiming at empowering individuals in society, especially women and children, the Makhzoumi Foundation attended the ceremony organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs and the National Commission for Lebanese Women to launch the document “Standards of Temporary Safe Shelters for Protecting Women and Girls Survivors of…