Despite the great challenges that she faced from changing the mindset, breaking the barriers of sectarian, sectarian and regional differences, and building trust to enhance the sense of national belonging, Mrs. May Makhzoumi, the President of Makhzoumi Foundation, did not give up and worked to empower women by entering the field of work, gender equality…
Initiatives and activities to help the poorest and a call for cooperation When the goal is humanitarian, and standing next to each other in good and bad times, no economic or social obstacles can stand in the way of believing in the importance of helping a person … This is what applies to Makhzoumi Foundation,…
The story teller has always been an integral part of Beirut’s memories. In this regard, during the blessed month of Ramadan, Makhzoumi Foundation launched a series of purposeful filmed stories under the title “Sweet and Unforgettable”, which was presented on the Foundation’s social media platforms. A series of stories was read for followers, by Mrs.…
“Healthy Fasting”, under this heading, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an awareness campaign that extended throughout the blessed month of Ramadan, addressing nutritional and health habits during the holy month. During this video series, which was shown on the foundation’s social media platforms, nutritionists, social workers and lactation specialists at Makhzoumi Foundation were featured, and they provided…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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