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…
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 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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
As part of the psychosocial support sessions on emotional regulation, #Makhzoumi_Foundation team carried out educational activities aimed at helping children identify and manage their emotions, using age-appropriate tools and methods.
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.
#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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
As part of #MakhzoumiFoundation’s ongoing efforts to support families affected by the crisis in #Lebanon, the Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit team has so far assisted over 2,515 children by organizing more than 190 recreational sessions aimed at reducing stress and psychological pressure among children in shelters in #Beirut and #MountLebanon. These activities have included…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Given the importance of psychosocial support #PSS and its impact on communities during times of war, in addition to distributing aid in shelters, #MakhzoumiFoundation continues its efforts during the crisis to prevent the worsening of psychological and social issues in the future. The Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit, in collaboration with the “Step Forward” youth…
#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…
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…
As part of the interventions carried out by #MakhzoumiFoundation during the current crisis, including the distribution of essential supplies, basic items, and the provision of healthcare and social services, and because the psychological support that comes from feeling safe is priceless, and out of our commitment to promoting personal hygiene, the trainees of the vocational…
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…
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…
#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…
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…
#Makhzoumi_Foundation has completed distributions to displaced families in the shelter center in the Hamra area, Pavillon, within the framework of relief work and humanitarian services, where the relief unit and the volunteers distrbuted a large number of mattresses, blankets and basic supplies to families, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #UNHCR…
The Emergency Response Coordinator Minister Nasser Yassin paid a joint visit with UNHCR Representative in Lebanon Ivo Friesen and UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Omran Reza to a collective shelter in Beirut where it hosts families displaced by recent events. UNHCR teams and Makhzoumi team were present at the site to provide relief items to…
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…
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…
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…
#MakhzoumiFoundation is helping the most vulnerable children overcome the challenges they face, through specialized psycho-social support, giving them the tools they need to succeed despite their tough circumstances.
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…
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.
Makhzoumi Foundation psychosocial support team collaborates with a smart high school to offer non-focused psychosocial support sessions for children aged 6 to 11. These engaging activities aim to enhance emotional well-being and resilience by fostering skills like self-expression, social interaction, and stress management. Through art therapy, mindfulness exercises, and group discussions, kids can safely explore…
Guided by skilled facilitators, children explored bear biology, behavior, and habitat through painting, sculpting, and collage and expressed their creativity in wildlife conservation discussions, fostering a connection with nature.
With dynamic lessons, visual aids, and storytelling, learning the Arabic alphabet became an exciting journey for street and working children, where #MakhzoumiFoundation psycho-social support team empowers them through literacy, fostering academic skills, and a sense of belonging. Celebrating achievements and overcoming challenges, the alphabet turns into symbols of hope.
#MakhzoumiFoundation engages its community in non-structured psycho-social support (PSS) #sessions focused on handcrafts for #Ramadan, where children develop creative skills to deepen their appreciation for moral . These sessions give valuable skills, where children express themselves through crafts, such as crafting lanterns that symbolize faith’s guiding light and Iftar baskets of symbolic importance. Through activities,…
Within the framework of the Elderly Care Program funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the #Makhzoumi Foundation and Irshad & Islah Association teams accompanied a group of elderly people to the Al-Khair Cooperative Market in Aisha Bakkar area, where they toured the market and chose what they needed from basic food…
Within the framework of the elderly care program organized by Makhzoumi Foundation with Irshad & Islah Association, funded by UNHCR Lebanon, a session was held on conflict and communication tools for a group of elderly people to help them deal with the daily problems they face, participating, in teams, in an entertaining session to motivate…
Check out the amazing sessions hosted by the psychosocial support team at #MakhzoumiFoundation, empowering vulnerable women to stand tall on their own feet. We celebrated #IWD2024 by recognizing women’s achievements and championing Women’s Rights and Gender Equality through interactive sessions challenging stereotypes and fostering gender equality in kids.
Candle-making informal classes are educational sessions where individuals learn the skills and techniques involved in creating candles. These classes are typically conducted in a casual and relaxed environment, allowing participants to explore various candle-making methods, experiment with different materials and designs, and receive hands-on guidance from instructors. The goal of these classes is to provide…
Makhzoumi Foundation teams are spreading love and appreciation to street children, especially girls, with handmade gifts, prizes, and flowers! to honor their strength and resilience in the face of challenges, reminding them they’re valued and respected. Together, we’re empowering them and celebrating their unique contributions to our community.
This Basketball project aims to advance peace, physical and social development, as well as foster tolerance and respect. Additionally, basketball serves as a means to empower children and adolescents. Moreover, it directly enhances the physical fitness of children and instills healthy lifestyle habits among them, contributing to their overall well-being and disease prevention. The overarching…
Non-structured PSS activities aim to create a safe and supportive environment where participants can explore their emotions, connect with others, and build resilience in response to adversity. These activities complement structured interventions by providing flexibility and responsiveness to the evolving needs and preferences of participants. Creative Expression: Activities such as art therapy, music therapy, or…
Our PSS team’s library project is a hit! With recycled materials & donated books from our MF colleagues, we’ve created a cozy nook for all. Colorful tables, desks & closets have been revamped for our youth & adult readers. It’s more than books; it’s a space to learn, relax & grow!
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