The Education & Livelihoods Program
Makhzoumi Foundation’s Education & Livelihoods Program empowers youth, women, and communities through market-relevant vocational training, technical education, and livelihood opportunities that support employment, self-reliance, and economic stability.
Through hands-on training in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, hospitality, beauty, culinary arts, vocational trades, and green jobs, the program helps participants build practical skills, access job opportunities, strengthen entrepreneurship, and create sustainable careers while promoting confidence, inclusion, and long-term community resilience.

Vocational & Technical Training
The program provides practical vocational and technical training designed to equip individuals with market-relevant skills that increase employability and income-generation opportunities. Training is offered across diverse sectors including information technology, healthcare, hospitality, beauty, culinary arts, carpentry, tailoring, electrical trades, and green jobs.
Employment & Entrepreneurship Support
Beyond training, the program supports participants in transitioning toward employment, self-employment, and sustainable livelihoods. Through entrepreneurship guidance, internships, job placement opportunities, mentoring, and career readiness support, beneficiaries are empowered to transform skills into income and professional growth. The program also strengthens soft skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.


Youth & Women Empowerment
The program places strong emphasis on empowering youth and women by creating inclusive opportunities for education, economic participation, and leadership development. Through specialized training pathways, digital education, and livelihood initiatives, participants gain the tools needed to achieve greater independence and social inclusion. Women are supported in accessing sustainable income-generating opportunities, while youth are equipped with future-ready skills.
Community Learning & Development

What are you looking for?

Digital Skills
Training

Language Learning Programs

Beauty
& Cosmetology

Entrepreneurship Training
THE STEPFORWARD INITIATIVE
Volunteering for Community Change
The Stepforward Initiative of Makhzoumi Foundation empowers youth to become active changemakers through volunteering, community engagement, humanitarian support, and skills-based initiatives that strengthen resilience across Lebanon.
Community Support
Volunteers assist campaigns, mobile medical units, and psychosocial activities.
Humanitarian Response
Volunteers support communities during emergencies, relief distributions, and recovery efforts.
Skill-Based Volunteering
Youth apply their talents and professional skills to create meaningful social impact.
Building Leadership
The Stepforward initiative builds leadership, teamwork, and civic participation among youth.
What Makes Our Education & Livelihoods Program Different?
Market-Driven Skills
We prepare individuals with skills matching today’s evolving workforce demands.
Employment Pathway
The program connects learning opportunities with jobs, internships, and sustainable income pathways.
Inclusive Empowerment
We empower youth and women through inclusive education and livelihood opportunities.
Practical Learning
We combine practical training with real-world experience to strengthen employability.





