A strong logistical presence and an integrated response network that helps accelerate humanitarian action. On the roads and across shelter sites, Makhzoumi Foundation’s fleet is constantly on the move to reach displaced families wherever they are. In collaboration with UNHCR, this fleet operates daily to transport aid, support medical teams, and ensure the fast and…
During the first two weeks of the escalation of the war into Beirut, classrooms in shelter schools were transformed into spaces for activity and engagement for children. In schools such as Ibtihaj Qaddoura Mixed Public School and Al-Irshad Public Co-Educational School, Makhzoumi Foundation’s team organized recreational activities based on coloring and activity sheets, tailored to…
Fun Bus for Children For years, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Fun Bus, in collaboration with UNHCR, has been traveling through the streets of Beirut to spread joy and learning among children. Today, it continues its mission by redirecting its efforts toward emergency response to support children amid the current circumstances. At Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, the…
On the Manara Corniche in Beirut, where displaced families were forced to spend the night in cars and on sidewalks, Makhzoumi Foundation teams, with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), arrived to offer support amid difficult circumstances. The team collected information and registered the names of displaced families in preparation…
Caregivers involved in child protection cases participated in dedicated sessions aimed at strengthening positive parenting practices and enhancing family support. The sessions focused on improving family communication and promoting safe, supportive home environments for children. Through these activities, we continue to promote the protection and well-being of children and their families. _____________________ دعم التربية الإيجابية…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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