On March 16th, LebNet proudly celebrated Youmna Chamcham as the recipient of the 5th Bireme Award for Philanthropist of the Year in LA/OC, an honor bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to giving back to Lebanon. Youmna's remarkable contributions through her endeavors with Live Love Beirut exemplify the essence of a global citizen, enriching lives and spreading positivity worldwide. Her selfless dedication truly embodies the transformative power of giving from the heart. In recognition of Youmna’s contributions, a cedar tree was adopted and planted in her name in Lebanon, symbolizing her as a beacon of light whose impact on the world and enduring legacy will continue to grow and flourish.

During the discussion, Youmna shared that despite Lebanon's challenging reality, her driving force behind Live Love Beirut was to preserve the beauty of her childhood memories and Lebanon’s essence, while also inspiring positive change. Transitioning to MiniStudio.AI, Youmna discussed her journey from traditional media and her evolution into a tech AI-powered company aimed at nurturing children’s imagination and fostering their enchantment. She highlighted the exciting advancements in AI, particularly its potential in enhancing children’s education.  Peering into the future, Youmna eagerly anticipates motherhood and expresses optimism and continued successful global impact through her work. Her dedication to philanthropy and innovation serves as an inspiration to all, offering hope for a better future for Lebanon and beyond.

Sincere thanks to the LebNet LA/OC community for attending the event, to the LebNet LA/OC leadership team for organizing this successful gathering, and especially to USC for hosting. The LA/OC Lebnet leadership members are Samer Hijazi (leader), Nadine Traboulsi, Joelle Harika, Elie Harika, Nabil Kabbani, Kareem Dibs and Giovanni Zaarour.