As a part of developing our administrative efficiency, Makhzoumi Foundation HR representative Mohamad Al Mays participated at the third global HR trends summit in Lebanon. The summit hosted brand new speakers, HR experts from Facebook, ING, BAFTA, Temporall, Criteo, GSK and NBA, conducted brand new presentations and tons of interactive discussions, that help solve even…
Beirut Marathon Association held the Saradar Bank Women’s Race under the slogan “Draw Your Path”, organized in cooperation with the National Commission for Lebanese Women on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Beirut Port. Makhzoumi Foundation participated in this race under the slogan “By Your Side All the Way”, referring to the approach of Makhzoumi Foundation…
The Excellence Awards Academy – Dubai, in cooperation with the Center for Training, Research and Studies in the Arab Economic Unity Council, honored a number of distinguished organizations in the Arab region for their initiatives in the smart governance sector and in the economic and social sectors. Makhzoumi Foundation won the Excellence Award for Economic…
Based on the constant interest of Makhzoumi Foundation and its tireless efforts to empower women and achieve the sustainable development goals, The Foundation participated in the sixty-third session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held from 11 to 22 March 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, to discuss…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the 16th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Annual Conference & Exhibition – DIHAD, held from 12 to 14 March in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. Makhzoumi Foundation…
The European Union, in cooperation with the United Nations, held a conference in the Belgian capital Brussels, from 12 to 14 March, to discuss the issue of Syrian refugees, in the presence of representatives of countries and donors, and the host countries of the displaced, especially Lebanon, which hosts large numbers of refugees. Makhzoumi Foundation…
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Women’s and Family Committee at the Lions International Association held a special ceremony on Saturday, March 9, at the Phoenicia Hotel, attended by nearly 200 people, in honor of women who made their mark in the medical, media, social and academic fields. The Lions Association honored the…
In celebration of International Women’s Day, corresponding to 8 March each year, Beirut Stock Exchange organized “Ring The Bell for Gender Equality” event, in cooperation with the Global Compact Network in Lebanon (GCNL), the United Nations Commission for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Lebanon UN Women, the International Finance Corporation IFC and the Canadian…
The Conference Workshop for Child Protection at Saint Joseph University (USJ) took place on February 7th and 8th, 2019. This conference is in line with Saint Joseph University visions and missions. The objectives of this conference-workshop are to bring together the following 3 dimensions: 1. The levels of prevention of violence on children. 2. The professional sectors in…
President of Makhzoumi Foundation, and Head of the Public Relations Committee of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, participated in the Arab regional preparatory meeting for the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Arab Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 63rd…
In support and encouragement of culture, Makhzoumi Foundation held a poetry evening in Aramoun Center, in collaboration with the Dialogue and Humanitarian Communication Society, the German International Cultural Center and the Southern Literary Cultural Forum, In the presence of a number of professors and poets and a group of interested audience. The evening was initiated…
Makhzoumi Foundation, represented by its President Mrs. May Makhzoumi, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lebanese National Commission for Lebanese Women, represented by its President Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, at the commission’s headquarters in Hazmieh. The commission also signed memorandums of understanding with “INJAZ” Lebanon, represented by its executive director Samar Dani, and the…
The Islamic Orphanage in Al-Kubba Care and Development Complex Khaldeh held a celebration on the occasion of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, which was attended by a number of local associations and institutions. Makhzoumi Foundation representative attended the ceremony, due to our belief in the importance of communicating with all associations and institutions committed…
Librarians in Lebanon are a little bit marginalized and their job is not well disseminated, even though they can play a very constructive role in raising awareness and motivating our communities of all ages. To put in focus their roles, at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in Jounieh, an event related to the…
Based on our constant endeavor to implement the sustainable development goals, and to establish their bases in society, and in recognition of the importance of the community partnership with Lebanese companies, Makhzoumi Foundation signed an agreement of understanding with the Little Engineer Organization, which was founded and chaired by Ms. Rana El Chemaitelly, a mechanical…
Because we always aim to empower youth and help them for a better future, Makhzoumi Foundation has participated at the American University of Beirut “Hire On Campus” event, that took place at the AUB campus, bliss street Beirut, from 11 September, until the first of October of the ongoing year. The event aimed to provide…
Down to our goal to empower youth, and to collaborate with social and educational associates, Makhzoumi Foundation hosted a group of the Lebanese American university (LAU) students at its headquarters in Barbour, Beirut. This outreach and corporate visit was organized by the Outreach and Civic Engagement unit at LAU, to give the chance to LAU…
Our eager to inspire, educate, empower and connect with youth comprised the speech of Mrs. May Makhzoumi president of Makhzoumi Foundation during the Change Maker Festival 2018, that was held in Lebanon as its Middle East regional hub, for the first time, on the 8th and 9th of September, in Biel, Beirut. More than 3,000…
The Women and Business Development Council held its Second International Conference entitled “Strategic Planning for the Management of Development – Leadership and Entrepreneurship”, on 27-30 July 2018, at the Lancaster Plaza Hotel – Beirut. The Women and Business Development Council is concerned with enhancing the role of investment in achieving sustainable development, institutional and strategic…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in the national conference organized by The Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity to launch a study on “Women’s Participation in Public Life”, with funding provided by the US Department of State. The conference was held on July 26, 2018, at the Hilton Hotel in Beirut,…
The LAU Career & Internship Fair took place on March 12 and 13th at LAU campus. A fair is an event that allows students and alumni to network with potential employers from a wide range of industries under one roof. This event takes place once every semester. Makhzoumi Foundation had a booth there and its…
The fun bus is a very humanitarian initiative by Mrs. Wed Haidara Labban, Ahel Al Kheir, Beirut By bike Biker’s kingdom and Makhzoumi Foundation. The idea of the project is to draw the smile and the joy on the faces of kids in the streets of Beirut. A yellow car filled with joy goes around…
The Charity Society for the Care of Muslim Children organized its annual Iftar on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan on June 4, 2018 at the Phenicia Hotel in Beirut in the presence of the Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, represented by Dr. Ammar Houri, the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdullatif Darian…
From the evenings of Ramadan village, an awareness theatrical play that addresses all environmental issues presented by the children of the Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association from the School of Khalil Chehab, where they addressed the objectives and methods of recycling, waste management, energy conservation and the preservation of forests.
The Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, opened the Ramadan village on the land of Dar al-Fatwa in Verdun, at the invitation of Makhzoumi Foundation and Beirutiyat, in presence of ambassadors of Arab and foreign countries and spiritual leaders and a crowd of businessmen. The ceremony started with a recitation from the…
The Global HR Trends Summit Beirut 2 was back on May 11, 2018, at the Radisson Blue Martinez with presentations by HR experts whose work is changing the global HR world. In 2018, the summit is taking the event to a completely new level by introducing brand new speakers, brand new presentations and tons of interactive discussions that…
Makhzoumi Foundation supported the International Festival of the Golden Chef of 2018 in Sharm El-Sheikh and Lebanon won the international golden medal through its champion team: Amer Nasser, Iyad Al-Hout and Ahmad Fakih who did the innovative sweet dish. Lebanon was invited to participate in the 2018 International Festival of the Golden Chef in…
With the spring here, the festival season is on. The Barbour Street Festival on March 17 and 18 was an opportunity for fun and shopping at the same time. Participants from all over the famous street presented their items and food in a musical atmosphere. The festival was divided into different sections including the food…
In celebration of 20 years of empowering people and changing life,Makhzoumi Foundation organized a brunch at Movenpick Hotel-Beirut, on March 1, 2018, including an exhibition of environmental and handicraft works. Dr. Fouad Makhzoumi, the Founder and honorary President, spoke about the Foundation’s efforts during these 20 years to enable individuals to be distinguished in society. The President of the Foundation, Ms. May Makhzoumi, spoke about the Foundation’s progress and its achievements in different fields…
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…
As a result of today’s reality, information technology has become a major influence in societies as it has become the key to building skills in the 21st century and is an essential tool in the promotion of equality and empowerment. The Microsoft Lebanon Championship, launched this year at its first session, is a new trend…
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and the success consist of going from failure without loss of. The willingness to learn was the choice of 220 graduates in Tripoli in vocational specialties with the support of Makhzoumi Foundation, the Danish Refugee Council and UNHCR Lebanon.
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…
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…
Positive Planet is a French Non-Governemental Organization foundedby Jacque Attali, a French economic and social theorist, writer, political adviser and senior civil servant, who served as a counselor to President François Mitterrand from 1981 to 1991 and was the first head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 1991-1993. Its mission is to…
In Tripoli, Makhzoumi Foundation Community Development Center is a home for vulnerable children and orphans. Many activities that are implemented there aim to provide less fortunate children with a decent place for play and interaction where emotional and social welfare are promoted. On the season’s holidays, the team gathered around 80 kids and gave them…
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…
UNHCR North hosted a mission by five visitors from the United States headed by Jerry Hirsh, an American lawyer and philanthropist. The visitors were interested in visiting the community development center and meeting the beneficiaries. The visitors attended part of an awareness session in which they discussed with the beneficiaries the importance of participation in…
Makhzoumi Foundation in Tripoli implemented a package of life and social skills aimed at enabling girls and boys, from displaced and hosting communities to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to address key issues related to social, cognitive and emotional skills. The activities took place under the supervision of the Community Protection Unit of the…
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 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…
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…
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign spanning from 25 November through 10 December. It is taking place this year against the backdrop of an unprecedented global outcry. Millions have rallied behind the hashtag #MeToo and other campaigns, exposing the sheer magnitude of sexual harassment and other forms of violence…
It was not a regular morning in Beirut the capital of Lebanon. If the news spoke about a warm morning, the good spirit emanating from the “Dafa Campaign” came to make the morning warmer for everyone who was present at the Martyrs Square. From all Lebanon, all nationalities, residents and displaced, elderly and young, gathered…
The PSS team from the “Street and Working Children” project at Makhzoumi Foundation conducted a lot of educational and recreational activities for the children this week. At Jnah the activitities were such as drawing, painting and singing the alphabet, as well as creating a crown and teeth out of cardboard. Educational activities were such as…
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…
Makhzoumi Foundation has been particpating to this event years ago presenting its vocational training program to visitors. This year, under the Patronage of Ministry of Higher Education in Lebanon and supported by British Council and The Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Academia Lebanon International Education Fair 2017 was held on 15 & 16 November…
“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…
Around 50% of university graduates in Lebanon are unemployed. While these students are floundering in their quest for a job, their hopes suddenly deteriorate as soon as they know that the position they have applied for requires the equivalent of “five or three years of experience” on their curriculum vitae. “Where do I get experience…
Parenting lessons benefit both parents and children especially when the families are displaced and vulnerable. Makhzoumi Foundation teams through their continuous support to the community are implementing parenting sessions on a weekly basis. The teams are teaching the parents how to handle different aspects of their child’s life and problems. Parents’ experiences are discussed and…
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