Music as a Tool for Psychosocial Support

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As part of its psychosocial support initiatives, Makhzoumi Foundation implemented a music-based intervention for children with CP, alongside Family Psychosocial Support Services (FPSS) sessions. Through structured and adaptive musical activities, the initiative promoted emotional expression, social interaction, and inclusion, while supporting emotional regulation, participation, and overall well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. _____________________ الموسيقى…

Sports for Inclusion and Empowerment

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Makhzoumi Foundation, through the Sports for Protection project, organized a powerful awareness activity at Hoops Court – Hazmiyeh during the 10th session. The children were inspired by the visit of Mr. Naji Yazbek, a wheelchair basketball player and coach, whose journey highlighted resilience, inclusion, and the power of sports to turn challenges into strengths. A…

Building Capacity on Protection and Accountability

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Staff from Makhzoumi Foundation recently took part in a two-day awareness training in Beirut aimed at strengthening the capacity of PSEA Focal Points. The training introduced core concepts related to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) investigations, including the purpose and scope of investigations, administrative investigation dos and don’ts, and the safe handling of allegations, reporting,…

Supporting Children Through Care: PSS Activities for Voluntary Returnees

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The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at Makhzoumi Foundation participates in the organized Voluntary Return Programme supported by UNHCR and IOM in Beirut – Cite Sportive through delivering PSS activities to the returnee children. The team facilitated a series of structured and engaging activities, starting with icebreaking exercises where staff introduced themselves and encouraged the…

Celebrating Mental Health Day: Inclusion, Awareness, and Well-Being

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In collaboration with the PSS and OVS teams, Makhzoumi Foundation celebrated Mental Health Day at Ras Nabeh. The event brought together women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and children from different nationalities — Lebanese, Syrian, and Sudanese — promoting awareness, inclusion, and emotional well-being through engaging activities and open discussions. _____________________ الاحتفال بيوم الصحة النفسية:…

Inclusion & Empathy Awareness Activity

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Makhzoumi Foundation organized an awareness activity to promote inclusion and empathy for persons with specific needs. Through interactive discussions and role-playing, participants learned about challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, fostering respect, understanding, and equal participation for all. _____________________ نشاط توعوي حول الشمول والتعاطف نظّمت مؤسسة مخزومي نشاطًا توعويًا لتعزيز الشمولية والتعاطف مع الأشخاص ذوي…

Fun Bus: Joy & Creativity for Children

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The Makhzoumi Foundation Fun Bus continues to spread joy and creativity! Children enjoyed a safe and inspiring space filled with art, music, sports, and laughter, building teamwork, confidence, and happy memories along the way. _____________________ حافلة المرح: الفرح والإبداع للأطفال تستمر حافلة المرح التابعة لمؤسسة مخزومي بنشر الفرح والإبداع! استمتع الأطفال بمساحة آمنة وملهمة مليئة…

Healing Through Arabic Poetry

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Through the beauty of Arabic poetry, Makhzoumi Foundation empowered participants to express their emotions, reflect on their experiences, and reconnect with their cultural identity. Poetry became a bridge for self-expression and emotional healing, celebrating language, art, and belonging. _____________________ الشعر العربي كجسر للتعبير والشفاء من خلال جمال الشعر العربي، مكّنت مؤسسة مخزومي المشاركين من التعبير…

Positive Parenting Sessions

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At Makhzoumi Foundation, we believe that positive parenting builds stronger families and brighter futures. Our Positive Parenting Sessions empower caregivers with practical tools and strategies to strengthen family bonds, enhance communication, and nurture emotional growth in children. _____________________ جلسات التربية الإيجابية في مؤسسة مخزومي، نؤمن بأن التربية الإيجابية تبني عائلات أقوى ومستقبلاً أكثر إشراقاً. تعمل…

The Fun Bus Adventure

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The Fun Bus, a project by Makhzoumi Foundation, offers children a safe, welcoming, and joyful space to explore, learn, and play. Inside, they enjoy a variety of activities, art, sports, music, and drama, that encourage creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. The smiles and laughter captured in the pictures below reflect the excitement and positive energy of…

Beach Cleanup Initiative

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As part of its ongoing environmental efforts, Makhzoumi Foundation organized a joint beach cleanup under the CBI initiative. In this activity, community members and volunteers came together to protect the environment and promote responsibility by cleaning the beach. The session was a great success, with participants showing strong teamwork, enthusiasm, and commitment to their community.…

Digital Skills for Beginners

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Informal Skills Building: Computer Basics for Beginners… Makhzoumi Foundation conducted a session empowering participants to explore creativity and practical skills through step-by-step computer training. Beneficiaries learned how to create and manage social media pages, gaining essential tools to market and promote their own products. By enhancing digital literacy, this activity opens new opportunities for self-reliance,…

Yoga for Kids

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An innovative initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation: Yoga… Through simple yoga practices that blend movement, breathing, and relaxation, children discover a fun way to strengthen both body and mind. Yoga supports focus, flexibility, and emotional balance, helping kids manage stress and build resilience. These sessions encourage healthy habits and promote overall well-being in an enjoyable and…

Growing Through Play

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Non-Focused PSS Sessions for Children, these sessions provide a fun and supportive environment where children can play, create, and interact through games, arts, and group activities. By engaging in these recreational experiences, children strengthen their social skills, build lasting friendships, and enjoy a true sense of safety and belonging. Together, they grow emotionally and socially…

Positive Parenting Sessions

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Positive Parenting Sessions are designed to support caregivers by providing practical tools, strategies, and guidance to strengthen family bonds. Through interactive discussions and activities, caregivers learn effective communication techniques, positive discipline methods, and ways to nurture children’s emotional and social development. These sessions aim to empower parents and caregivers to create a safe, supportive, and…

Beach Cleanup Campaign

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Makhzoumi Foundation’s Relief Unit, in collaboration with Operation Big Blue and with the support of Beirut Municipality, organized a successful shoreline cleanup at Ramleh El Bayda. 79 volunteers from various nationalities took part in waste collection, awareness sessions, and teamwork that promoted marine conservation, social cohesion, and sustainable environmental action.

PSS Community Activities

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Empowering Minds, Strengthening Communities Our incredible PSS team has been actively engaging children and youth through a variety of enriching and awareness-raising activities! – Informal Skills Building through Macramé Making – fostering creativity and focus. – Fun Bus Activities – bringing joy, movement, and safe spaces to communities. – Focused PSS Sessions – supporting emotional…

Inclusive Support Program

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In a dedicated psychosocial support cycle for individuals with specific needs, implemented by the #MakhzoumiFoundation team, participants gathered in a safe space that respects their individuality and addresses their unique needs. Key topics were addressed to enhance their psychological well-being and develop effective coping strategies for daily challenges.

Letters of Expression

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What started as a simple session turned into a space for self-expression! At the Community Development Center of #MakhzoumiFoundation, a group of beneficiaries engaged in Arabic #calligraphy activities, carefully crafting letters with patience and precision, while developing life skills in an enjoyable and culturally meaningful way.

Play and Healing

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At #MakhzoumiFoundation, we believe that every moment of play can be a moment of healing. On board the Fun Bus, a group of vulnerable children came together to take part in creative activities, crafting dolls from simple materials with big ideas. In this safe space, each doll carried a story.

Enhancing Personal Skills

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#MakhzoumiFoundation outreach activity at the Smart High School provided caregivers with an enriching opportunity to participate in an informal skills training program focused on crochet and canvas. This initiative aimed to foster creativity, skill development, and personal growth among participants through hands-on learning sessions. Such activities highlight the importance of empowering individuals within the community,…

Fruitful Supportive Partnership

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A delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees visited the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit at #MakhzoumiFoundation in #Beirut to follow up on the activities and initiatives being implemented through the partnership between the Foundation and #UNHCR. The visit aimed to highlight the fruitful cooperation between the two parties over the past twelve…

Towards Financial Independence

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An inspiring exhibition by the Makhzoumi Foundation showed beautifully crafted products made during informal skills training sessions. Each piece tells a story of skill, determination, and hope. By selling these unique items, exhibition participants celebrate their achievements and support their journey toward financial independence.

Sustainable Practices

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Because #Upcycling is important for promoting sustainability by reducing waste and conserving resources, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit team at #Makhzoumi_Foundation carried out training activities, including upcycling old clothes, as part of a community initiative aimed at empowering girls and women by equipping them with skills to transform old clothes into new garments. This…

Resilience Through Psychosocial Social Support

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Since establishing the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit in 2011, #MakhzoumiFoundation has provided psychosocial support #PSS during all the crises Lebanon has faced, including displacement, refugee influx, explosions, pandemics, and more. These efforts have helped children in affected communities adapt and build resilience. With the ongoing war in Lebanon, field teams are doing their utmost…

To Face Challenges

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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

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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,…

The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit Supports to Displaced Families

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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

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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…

Increased Need for Psychosocial Support

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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

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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

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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…

On the Front Lines

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#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…

Supporting Displaced Families in Tripoli

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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…

Always Ready to Alleviate their Suffering

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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

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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

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#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

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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…

Providing Basic Supplies for the Displaces

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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

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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

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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…

Diverse Cultural Heritage

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The #Cultural Snack Table of #MakhzoumiFoundation was a beautiful celebration of unity and diversity! Participants enjoyed delicious homemade snacks from #Lebanon, #Palestine, #Syria, #Iraq, and #Sudan, all beautifully decorated with their flags. They proudly presented their traditional folkloric attire, highlighting the rich heritage of each culture.  I am text block. Click edit button to change…

Safe Race for Kids

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The Child Safe Small Race Cars activity is implemented by #Makhzoumifoundation relief team for children of vulnerable populations. It is designed to provide children with an enjoyable and thrilling experience that promotes their motor skills, coordination, and competitive spirit within a secure setting.