In an atmosphere of warmth and joy, a group of girls learned the craft of making and designing beaded bracelets at Makhzoumi Foundation in Mazraa. During the workshop, organized by the Foundation’s Environment and Development Program, the girls were able to create a collection of colorful bracelets suitable for the summer season. At the end…
The Makhzoumi Foundation continuously strives to create spaces for children to make use of their free time by engaging in entertaining environmental arts. As part of this initiative, the Foundation’s Environment and Development Program conducted a workshop for children, during which they learned the art of Découpage and how to reuse waste materials to make…
In line with its environmental mission, Makhzoumi Foundation donated 350 saplings to the women of the Orthodox Parish of Our Lady of Salvation – Byblos, “Lejnet Hamilat al Tib” in collaboration with the “Human Association for Environment and Development (HEAD)”. “Lejnet Hamilat al Tib” distributed the saplings during their annual brunch, the proceeds of which…
Unique and distinctive resin pieces crafted by trainees at the Makhzoumi Foundation during a resin casting workshop, where they learned the secrets of this craft and ways to innovate and personalize it to suit each individual’s taste. The Makhzoumi Foundation continues to conduct craft workshops, at its Mazraa center, for both adults and children.
The Environment and Development Program at the Makhzoumi Foundation held a new workshop on molding, coloring, and decorating chocolate. The workshop took place at the Foundation’s main center in Mazraa – Beirut, and included an introduction to different types of fillings, such as nuts, wafers, and soft fillings, along with practical application of several of…
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,…
Empowering individuals in the Community and preserving the Environment are among the core interests of the Makhzoumi Foundation. To this end, the Foundation established the “Environment and Development Program.”The program participated in the “Ahla Fawda” festival on Hamra Street – Beirut, where it showcased the handicrafts of women to help them market their products. These…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Makhzoumi Foundation continues to implement the “Yalla Nefrez” Project for environmental protection by recycling waste. This project benefits more than 50 residential or commercial buildings within and around Beirut. In order to facilitate the sorting process for its employees and spread this culture in the community, the Foundation distributed boxes dedicated to sorting cardboard and…
The Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation conducted a workshop on the principles of crochet at the Foundation’s main center in Mazraa; the program continues to organize advanced workshops on crochet and various handicrafts.
Makhzoumi Foundation attended the annual ceremony of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards, “For Women in Science”, the Young Talents Program for the Arab Mashreq. The ceremony was held under the patronage of the previous Minister of Information in Lebanon Eng. Ziad Al-Makari, Minister Dr. Tamara Al-Zein, Secretary General of the National Council for Scientific Research, and Mrs.…
Sewing clothes is one of the most demanded crafts in general, as it may be practiced at home as well as in sewing institutions and factories. Makhzoumi Foundation continues to train on this craft, with its most recent workshop has been in January; the Foundation remains committed to implement similar workshops.
Makhzoumi Foundation’s Environment and Development Program has trained on making Shamballa bracelets with multiple braids with various beads and pendants, at the Foundation’s main center in Mazraa. The program continues, as usual, to organize various craft workshops.
A number of kids spent an enjoyable and useful time at Makhzoumi Foundation – Mazraa, learning environmental handcrafts. They produced beautiful pieces of paper and plastic, based on the principle of reducing waste by reusing it.
In preparation for the holidays, the Environment/Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation held a chocolate molding workshop, during which the participants learned how to prepare chocolate with distinctive modern fillings, including Dubai chocolate, chocolate heart, chocolate balls stuffed with jelly Marche Mellow, in addition to traditional fillings.
Back to the sewing workshops at the Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation, after the compulsory cessation due to the war, whereby the first was on the principles of sewing and clothing repair. The workshop took place at Makhzoumi Foundation’s main center in Mazraa – Beirut. The craft workshops will be going on at…
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continues the implementation of its project “Yalla Nafroz”, that was launched in 2016, and includes the free distribution of sorting bins and collecting them periodically for recycling also free of charge. In this context, cooperation took place between Makhzoumi Foundation and the UN Global Compact Network Lebanon,…
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.
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…
#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…
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.
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…
Boosting the #renewable energy sector and creating #job opportunities for more than 20 young #Lebanese in #Beirut including women! With the support of our partner the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency #TIKA, we are offering training on the fundamentals of Solar Energy to empower participants in accessing the job market.
Under the #SustainingPartnerships theme, #MakhzoumiFoundation attended the German Corporation for International Cooperation #GIZ official handover of country director Thomas Mueller to his successor Matthias Wagner in a ceremony attended by representatives of the #German Embassy, #EuropeanUnion, and international and local partners.
A number of kids spent hours of fun and benefit at Makhzoumi Foundation – Mazraa, during which they prepared pizza with healthy fillings and innovative shapes, in addition to strawberry juice mixed with lemon. The workshop took place under the supervision of the trainer, Sarah Dumiaty. At the end of the workshop, the kids enjoyed…
Makhzoumi Foundation celebrated the World Environment Day, June 5, at a number of its centers in #Beirut, Tripoli and Zahle, where it distributed to passers-by the plants of Pomegranate, Abu Sfeir, Aki-Donia, Yasmine and other products of its nursery in Akkar, to encourage them to plant and take care of plants.
Makhzoumi Foundation continues to fulfill its environmental mission by encouraging planting of trees and ornamental plants in various Lebanese regions. Within this context, the Foundation, in coordination with “Insan Association for Environment and Development” (HEAD), provided three hundred saplings of fruit and ornamental trees, to the ladies of the Orthodox parish of Our Lady of…
Makhzoumi Foundation conducted, in cooperation with Al-Iman Model High School, an awareness seminar on the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling waste. The meeting brought together 160 students from grades one and two. The awareness workshop was followed by handicraft workshops for the participating children, during which they made samples made of solid waste that…
The Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation continued to implement workshops on molding solid soap using natural ingredients like olive oil, coconut oil, and palm oil, alongside creating unique scents and colors. The program will be launching more advanced workshops in this field.
The participants spent hours of entertainment and fun in the Shambhala Bracelets workshop, organized by the Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation and implemented at the Foundation’s main center in Mazraa. The participants produced several Shambala bracelets with various braids inlaid with beads, increasing their confidence in the skills they acquired for this craft.
Making accessories gives us a special pleasure, specially making of necklaces, bracelets and others…; focusing on choosing colors and filling beads is like an entertainment session, as if moving beads between the fingers. The participants, during the jewelry workshop at Makhzoumi Foundation, have learned the secrets of this craft that they can produce pieces and…
The Manager of the Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation gave a presentation about its Green Demonstration Room Project at the online plenary session of the “Regional Meeting of the Water and Environment Support”. It is an Environmental Education initiative for students implemented in partnership with the Center of Research and Development and the…
The “Environment and Development Program” at Makhzoumi Foundation implemented a workshop on “Molding Solid soap” from olive oil, coconut oil and palm oil, in addition to perfume and coloring. The workshop witnessed intense attendance and the participants expressed their interest in following more workshops centered on soap making, such as extracting essential oils and others.
Empowering Change: The successful completion of the QUEST Project, led by Lutheran World Relief and funded by Kerk in Actie, marked a significant milestone. Makhzoumi Foundation, a key contributor, supported 145 women entrepreneurs by disbursing over $250,000 in combined loans and grants. Additionally, 32 women gained valuable skills through targeted training programs. Celebrating the impact…
A number of kids benefited from the holidays vacation by learning how to prepare cake pops at Makhzoumi Foundation in Mazraa. They have prepared and decorated the pops by themselves, enjoying their nice shapes and delicious tastes while acquiring a skill for the upcoming holidays.
Makhzoumi Foundation continues to train on many handicrafts, including embroidery on the hoop, a craft that combines benefit with entertainment and provides psychological comfort. This type of training also revives handicrafts by passing them on to new generations.
The sewing profession remains in demand in good and in bad times, no matter how circumstances change; it opens the door to a good livelihood for those who master it. Makhzoumi Foundation continues to train on it, at its center in Mazraa.
The ‘Yalla Nefroz’ video, produced under the EDP program, delivers a persuasive message advocating for responsible environmental care and active participation within the community. With the caption “Together, let’s unite for a greener Beirut and a healthier environment!”, the video encourages viewers to join the ‘Yalla Nefroz’ initiative, emphasizing the importance of collective action in creating…
A new series of sewing workshops were launched by the Environment and Development Program at Makhzoumi Foundation, which included the principles of sewing and clothing repair. It was conducted by the Foundation at its center in Mazraa and continues to receive those wishing to learn sewing on pattern.
Within the framework of the Project “Water Sanitation and Conservation” funded by the United States Agency for International Development, Makhzoumi Foundation organized a meeting in Qab Elias under the title “Danger of Underground Water Pollution – Causes and Solutions for Qab Elias Town”, aiming to shed light on water-related problems in the region, especially protecting…
Makhzoumi Foundation held a special workshop under the title “Easy Peasy Cookies”, which is a cookie making workshop for children, where they were trained on skills of making and decorating cookies in an innovative and fun way.
Makhzoumi Foundation contributed environmentally to the Kobayat Festival organized by the “Kobayat International Festivals Committee” at the historical silk factory in Kobayat, by providing 300 seedlings and bins for placing and sorting waste within “Yalla Nefroz” Initiative.
Makhzoumi Foundation and Corus International Organization held a ceremony for distributing certificates for 31 women trained in handicrafts in several Lebanese regions. The ceremony took place in the presence of the President of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, and the Regional Director for Asia and the Middle East, Mr. Abdullah Al-Zubi, accompanied by a regional…
Away from the electronic devices that captivate the majority of our children throughout the day, Makhzoumi Foundation provided hours of fun and benefit for children between ages 9 and 13 years; they prepared and decorated cookies with sugar paste, at the Foundation’s Mazraa Center, creating different shapes to present to parents and friends.
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