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Designer of Innovative Community Initiatives by United Nations Standards Workshop… & May Makhzoumi: Special International Envoy for Humanitarian Diplomacy!

Makhzoumi Foundation, Vocational TrainingBy Robert Helou Wednesday May 5th, 2021

On Tuesday morning, April 20, a course was launched for the designer of innovative community initiatives according to UN standards, which was organized by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility in partnership with Makhzoumi Foundation through the ZOOM app. This session witnessed a great turnout, as more than 100 participants from inside and outside Lebanon…

Beirut Riddles With Makhzoumi Foundation!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday May 5th, 2021

During the holy month of Ramadan, Makhzoumi Foundation launched a fun and informative competition, entitled “Beirut Riddles”. Each week, the foundation posted 4 riddles for their audience to solve. And each week, a draw was held where 3 of those who got the correct answers were chosen to win food vouchers, health cards from the…

Beirut… 2021 Socially Responsible Arab City

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday January 23rd, 2021

With the beginning of 2021, Beirut, the Lebanese capital, has been chosen as the “socially responsible Arab city for the year 2021”. This came based on the desire of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility to build fruitful partnerships with government, private and community agencies in the Beirut community, and to cooperate with them, to…

A Smile… Against The Pain!

Makhzoumi Foundation, Relief UnitBy Robert Helou Monday December 28th, 2020

With the beginning of the new year, and in the joyful holidays season, Beirut’s wound haven’t healed yet, and the tears of its people have not dried up. But there is no harm in drawing a smile in the darkness, a hope for a better tomorrow for all of Lebanon… so we decided not to…

Great Efforts Deserve Numerous Awards!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Friday December 18th, 2020

In recognition of her efforts in serving the nation, empowering its people and effectively contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Excellence Awards Academy – Dubai honored Mrs. May Makhzoumi, Makhzoumi Foundation’s President. Mrs. May Makhzoumi received the Arab Pride Award for the most influential personalities in the economy and inclusive development,…

A New Award… For Continuous Efforts

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday December 10th, 2020

In the occasion of International Volunteer Day, the Arab Federation for Voluntary Activities conducted 5 days remote training workshops on volunteerism, followed by a recognition event for the efforts of Voluntary NGOs & Individuals in the Arab Region. Among 100 NGOs in the Region, Makhzoumi Foundation was recognized with an Appreciation Certificate to its efforts…

Joining Hands To Serve Our Community!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday November 14th, 2020

In response to the stifling economic conditions, Save the Children Association implemented within the RESO project, in cooperation with Makhzoumi Foundation, Injaz Association and Al Majmuaa- and funded by the German Federal Ministry – a campaign to support the neediest families. Where food parcels and non-food aid was distributed to more than 580 families.

All for Beirut… Until We Rise Again!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday November 12th, 2020

Beirut Blast left many families devastated, shattered and vulnerable. If some decided to move over, we won’t until we rebuild our city & reinforce its people. In collaboration with World Vision organization, and as an extension of Makhzoumi Foundation’s efforts during “All for Beirut” campaign, hundreds of by food parcels were distributed to the families in need,…

Let’s Spread Education… Not Viruses!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Tuesday October 27th, 2020

The new scholar year has started, while the Corona virus pandemic continues worldwide. In view of the severity of this virus, schools’ administrations and students should be fully aware of what it is, the symptoms of infection, ways to prevent it, and the steps to be followed in case of infection. As an extension of…

Take a “Step Forward”… Real-Life work experience

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday October 21st, 2020

Makhzoumi Foundation’s “Step-forward” program conducted the finale event/graduation of the Remote Internship project at Makhzoumi foundation headquarters. An Event filled with innovative projects, bright minds presenting, and panel judging such projects; all for the hopes of helping Lebanon. The Remote Internship Project started on 15/8/2020 under the wing of the Step-forward program. It aims to…

RETURN… We’ll Overcome August 4th

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Monday October 12th, 2020

Within the framework of their work after the events of Beirut Port on August 4, response teams at Makhzoumi Foundation participated in surveying the damage caused by the Beirut explosion, within the USAID Return project, in cooperation with Lutheran World Relief LWR. The U.S. Agency for International Development’s “RETURN” project aims to help more than…

Platinum Award… For Platinum EFFORTS!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Monday October 12th, 2020

Makhzoumi Foundation obtained the accreditation certificate – the platinum level, from the NGO initiative at the American University of Beirut (AUB NGOi), as the first institution in Lebanon to obtain this certificate after conducting a full evaluation of all departments of the foundation, during which the requirements were successfully fulfilled. The President of Makhzoumi Foundation…

A New Award For Mrs. May Makhzoumi: Women CAN!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Sunday October 11th, 2020

The Regional Social Responsibility Network honored the President of Makhzoumi Foundation Mrs. May Makhzoumi, during the fifth “Women and Social Responsibility” Conference, which was held through the application of “Zoom”, in view of the current pandemic conditions. The Fifth Women and Social Responsibility Conference, was held by the National Network for Social Responsibility, in partnership…

Donate What You Can, Take What You Need

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Friday October 9th, 2020

The mention of the August 4 explosion has diminished, BUT its effects on those affected have not. As of the first moments of the explosion, and until returning Beirut more beautiful than it was, the emergency response teams at Makhzoumi Foundation never stopped, and will never stop, working to help our people. The emergency response…

The Apprenticeship Program: Helping Fresh Grads & Under Grads

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Friday September 25th, 2020

Because youth empowerment is one of our main goals, we never spare a chance to encourage them to take charge of their lives, take action in order to improve their access to resources and transform their consciousness through their beliefs, values, and attitudes. The Apprenticeship Program in the HR Department is a special module that…

In-kind assistance to Karantina residents!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday September 23rd, 2020

August 4, 2020, a date engraved with blood in the memory of Beirut and its people. The day a city was bombed with its people, homes and streets, due to years and years of neglect. A neglect that continued beyond the date of the tragedy, until today, when the government was absent from the picture,…

Joining Forces to Support Beirut!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday September 16th, 2020

With the support of the embassy of Kuwait in Beirut, Makhzoumi Foundation distributed hundreds of food rations to the neediest families in Beirut, affected by the Beirut port explosion. The Foundation received hundreds of rations from the Kuwaiti embassy in Beirut, and the volunteers’ teams took over the distribution and delivery of aid to those…

Actions Speak Louder Than Words!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Sunday September 6th, 2020

The sound of the work was dimmed, the noise of words increased, and Beirut continued to suffer from the effects of its wound that had not yet healed. Few are still working with the same vigor and determination to lift their capital from its stagnation. Our Beirut will not die … because we are “All…

THANK YOU!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday August 22nd, 2020

Between the blood of the martyrs and the pain of the wounded, and the grief of the people of Beirut and all of Lebanon for the wounded capital, and above all the rubble, the heart tears and the soul burns … Beirut today is like a battlefield, enveloped in grief and surrounded by oppression. One…

Young Hands That Will Build a Better Future

Development, Health Care, Makhzoumi Foundation, Relief Unit, Vocational TrainingBy Robert Helou Saturday August 22nd, 2020

After the explosion of the Beirut port, a prominent scene imprinted in the minds of the Lebanese … solidarity and cooperation to help each other, under the heading of a broad line: We’re “All for Beirut”. Hundreds of young women and men from different regions gathered to wipe off the dust of destruction from their…

Let’s Overcome The Trauma… We Hear You!

Health Care, Makhzoumi Foundation, Relief UnitBy Robert Helou Saturday August 22nd, 2020

In addition to hundreds of victims, thousands of wounded, displaced families, and demolished homes, the Beirut Port explosion left a great shock for all Lebanese. A painful reality, harsh scenes, and moments that are difficult to recall without a feeling of terror and fear. Intervention was necessary to help our people overcome this trauma, as…

Heroes Healing The Nation’s Wound!

Health Care, Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday August 22nd, 2020

Shocking and painful moments … victims, wounded, and devastation … In a few moments, hundreds of victims and thousands of people were injured, and Beirut was dressed in black, after the port explosion. While a number of hospitals and medical centers were damaged, including Makhzoumi Foundation Medical Center, and with thousands of injuries, with hospitals…

Yalla Nefroz: More Than 120 Tons Of Glass Recycled!

Development, Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday August 22nd, 2020

On top of the rubble of shattered Beirut, arms crossed to remove the debris and restore life to “The Lady of the World” AKA Beirut. Volunteers working non-stop to remove debris and rubble and clean up damaged homes, shops, hospitals and schools. Parallel to the work of these heroes, “Yalla Nefroz” initiative’s truck moved to…

Despite all the circumstances… MOS Championship continues!

Makhzoumi Foundation, Vocational TrainingBy Robert Helou Wednesday July 29th, 2020

The activities of the Lebanon Microsoft Skills Championship for the current year 2020 were concluded, in partnership between Makhzoumi Foundation and ITLS- Information Technology Leading Services, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in which 27 private and official educational edifices participated in Lebanon… 2151 exams were conducted, in which 1027…

Makhzoumi Foundation honored with the Excellence Award in Family Care

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday June 24th, 2020

The Regional Company Social Responsibility Network, in partnership with the Arab Family Organization and the International Federation for Social Responsibility, honored Makhzoumi Foundation during the “Arab Family Responsibility Forum and Prize for 2020”, which was held through the ZOOM application on 19 and 20 of this month. The forum was attended by senior personalities from…

Full Power… For The Best Services!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday June 18th, 2020

With the gradual return to normalcy in Lebanon, and with the implementation of the gradual lifting of public mobilization, Makhzoumi Foundation has returned to normal business hours. The foundation’s management announced the return of “full power” mode, confirming that it would continue to take the utmost care and precautions, to provide services to its beneficiaries,…

Makhzoumi Foundation’s Activities in Response to The Current Crises

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday June 17th, 2020

In response to the current crises, and with the increase in difficulties and challenges we’re facing recently, Makhzoumi Foundation has increased its availability and harnessed its potentials and capabilities through various initiatives and a range of various services to support beneficiaries and help them overcome this stage. Under the title “We are all together”, Makhzoumi…

Not Even Corona-virus Can Stop us!!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday May 28th, 2020

Since the start of the Corona virus crisis, and with the spread of this virus that has weighed on the world and imposed a fundamental change in all fields and aspects of life that we have been used to, the response teams within the crisis cell in Makhzoumi Foundation have intensified their efforts to support…

Continuous Awareness Campaigns: The Utmost Caution Is Necessary

Health Care, Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday May 23rd, 2020

In light of the ongoing pandemic of Corona-virus, and with the beginning of the implementation of the stages of reducing the emergency state, it remains necessary to take utmost care and caution. And because we’re in critical stage, the crisis cell at Makhzoumi Foundation continued its various campaigns, launched since the beginning of the virus outbreak.…

“Scientific Efficiency” award for Mrs. Makhzoumi for empowering women!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday May 21st, 2020

In recognition of her valued scientific efforts in the areas of empowering Arab women, the Regional Network for Social Responsibility awarded the President of Makhzoumi Foundation, Mrs. May Makhzoumi the “Scientific Efficiency” award in the field of strategies for empowering women. This award is considered the highest on the level presented on the sidelines of…

A valuable Recognition

Makhzoumi FoundationBy makhzoumifoundation Tuesday May 12th, 2020

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,…

You’re Not Alone!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Sunday May 3rd, 2020

Under the weight of the phase our country is going through, from the stifling economic situation and the urgent pandemic crisis, conditions have been imposed on us that have changed our plans. Ramadan comes this year, and for the first time in 8 years, the annual Ramadan Village of Makhzoumi Foundation was absent from Beirut,…

Embodying Ramadan’s Spirit with The Coalition of Relief Organizations in Lebanon

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Saturday April 25th, 2020

With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, many families are languishing under pressure to secure the requirements of life, specially with the suffocating economic conditions that the country is going through, in parallel with the spread of the Corona virus, which has weighed heavily on the Iftar charity tables, and made impossible to…

A health awareness initiative from Makhzoumi Foundation on Corona virus!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday March 19th, 2020

“With collective awareness and social responsibility, we overcome all crises.” Under this title, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an awareness-raising humanitarian initiative on the Corona virus COVID19, which included some areas in the capital Beirut on Thursday, March 19, 2020. In this context, Makhzoumi Foundation’s volunteers deployed to conduct an awareness campaign about the Corona virus and…

We’re All Responsible for Limiting COVID-19 spread!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday March 12th, 2020

In light of the difficult conditions the country is going through, and with the spread of corona virus COVID-19 infection, we all as individuals and institutions have a responsibility to limit the spread of this infection and raise awareness about it. Everyone is requested to exercise extreme caution and responsibility and be aware until this…

Do Your Bit: We’re Up To Every Challenge!

Makhzoumi Foundation, Vocational TrainingBy Robert Helou Saturday February 29th, 2020

Micro: Bit Foundation – London, represented by Tablet Academy MENA, Launched a Global Challenge for Students to find Solutions for Global Challenges through Micro Bit Coding. Makhzoumi Foundation took part of this challenge on different levels, 12 students from the Foundation undertook Micro :Bit and Sustainable Development Goals Training, and worked on different projects; two…

Taking Makhzoumi Foundation as a leading example at MEAC

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday February 19th, 2020

The CASE Advancement Conference in Middle East (MEAC) aims to bring international best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, marketing and communications to complement the current approaches in university and school advancement efforts in the Middle East and North Africa. Over two days of inspiring sessions, the conference held interactive workshops and networking, from…

Strengthening hundreds of youths’ capacities to build a better tomorrow

Makhzoumi Foundation, Vocational TrainingBy Robert Helou Friday January 3rd, 2020

On the end of the year 2019, Makhzoumi Foundation concluded a number of training programs to empower young men and women and enhance their opportunities to find jobs. The Foundation has held a number of free training courses throughout the year, in cooperation with international organizations such as AVSI, CEVSI, GIZ, DFAT, Save The Children,…

Winning The World Education Robot Contest!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday December 18th, 2019

A new achievement was registered for Lebanon, despite all the difficult circumstances and the stage during which it passes. The Lebanese team participating in the World Educational Robotics Contest, which was held in Shanghai -China on the 14th and 15th of this month, won several awards, medals and titles after receiving training from The Little…

Toward A Sustainable Education!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Sunday October 27th, 2019

Education is the most powerful mean to enable individuals to achieve their goals, and make them capable to be creative and innovative, to influence in their turn the entire society positively. Education is the essential foundation for civilizational progress, and the measure between developed and undeveloped societies. Based on its constant endeavor to empower and…

Develop curricula to motivate innovation and entrepreneurship!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday October 17th, 2019

The General Secretariat of the Lebanese Parliament, in collaboration with the Civil Society Network for Digital Transformation and the Westminster Foundation for Democracy organized a workshop entitled “Supporting Legislation to Develop National Curricula” on the 14th and 15th of October 2019, in the Library Hall of the Lebanese Parliament, in the presence of a group…

Making Global Goals Local Business Forum: End Poverty!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Monday October 14th, 2019

The Making Global Goals Local Business (MGGLB) forum in Lebanon brought together regional and global leaders from business, civil society, government, and Global Compact Local Networks in the Middle East to catalyze a collective action affecting the Ten Principles and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a precursor to global discussions on regional SDG…

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY SERIOUSLY: THE CSR 9TH FORUM

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday October 3rd, 2019

Makhzoumi Foundation participated at the 9th CSR LEBANON forum, that was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut, on the third of October 2019, the largest and most comprehensive CSR and Sustainability summit in the region. The forum aimed to place a strong emphasis on scaling up the circular economy transition by increasing investments…

No to waste Incinerators!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday July 4th, 2019

To refuse to set up waste incinerators in the capital Beirut because of their disastrous impact on people’s health and the environment in which we live, Makhzoumi Foundation participated in a protest in front of the Beirut Municipality building in down town, during the meeting of the Beirut Municipal Council, which was on its agenda…

Round table About Street Children

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Friday June 28th, 2019

The phenomenon of street children is one of the most egregious violations of children’s rights; street children are children under the age of puberty who roam the streets most of their time. They may be homeless or have broken family ties, and exposed to some people who exploit them and send them to the streets…

Ramadan 2019: The Season of Giving and Solidarity

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Thursday June 27th, 2019

Like every year, Makhzoumi Foundation receives the holy month of Ramadan with a variety of related activities, overshadowed by the familiarity, cooperation and assistance to the needy. The foundation has become on an annual date with Ramadan village, which receives throughout the holy month, thousands of needy families, before dinner and until night hours, at…

Joint Work for The Health Sector Between Makhzoumi Foundation and AUB GHI

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Wednesday June 26th, 2019

The American University of Beirut (AUB) hosted a ceremony for signing a memorandum of understanding between Makhzoumi Foundation and AUB’s Global Health Institute, to expand community services, including health and other activities. The partnership will work through long-term cooperation to address the health needs of the population in Lebanon, including displaced communities and host communities.…

No Reason No Excuse, Child Marriage Is Child Abuse

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Tuesday June 25th, 2019

In conjunction with Makhzoumi Foundation’s approach to supporting and empowering women, the Foundation participated in the 26th Zonta Club Beirut Conference for the Greece, Cyprus and Lebanon region under the title “Early Marriage Cancellation” at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Verdun, under the patronage of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform May Chidiac and…

Technology, Engineering & Robotics for All!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Monday June 24th, 2019

As part of the ongoing cooperation between Makhzoumi Foundation and The Little Engineer, to develop education and keep abreast of technological development, the training of trainers on robotics concepts has concluded for a number of school teachers who have undergone a training course to transfer this knowledge to their students in schools. President of Makhzoumi…

Right Proposals… Winning Proposals!

Makhzoumi FoundationBy Robert Helou Tuesday June 18th, 2019

Proposals are key documents in Makhzoumi Foundation’s programs and projects with a main purpose to help secure funding for interventions. This is why all staff involved in programs and projects coordination attended a 3-days workshop with MzN International to know more about the basics of writing concept notes and proposals. MzN International operates as a…

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