LebNet, in collaboration with LIFE and ILMA, is hosting a series of online events dedicated to highlighting the vital work of NGOs in Lebanon during this devastating time. This initiative aims to showcase their on-the-ground efforts, share key insights, address their challenges, and articulate their needs. By spotlighting these organisations, we seek to raise awareness about their impactful work and foster meaningful engagement within our communities.
Act and Engage Episode #4: Recording can be found here.
This episode featured initiatives led by LIFE members in response to the ongoing war in Lebanon:
Guest Speakers:
- Alexandra Tohme of Azahir (Mental Health)
- Rindala Beydoun and Ziyad Baroud of Istidama (Basic Needs)
- Fadi Chidiac of Million Bridges (Donation Platform)
Act and Engage Episode #5: Recording can be found here.
This episode spotlighted efforts to address Lebanon's healthcare crisis and support the medical needs of the vulnerable populations during the ongoing war.
Guest Speakers:
- Georgina Nouaime, Internal Medicine physician at UMASS and Disaster Medicine specialist and President of ILMA USA
- Khalil Achkar, Chairman of Family Medicine at University of Balamand and oversees the operation of the Balamand free clinic Balamand Donations should be made via below information: Bank Name: IBL Bank sal, Address: Balamand Branch, Lebanon, Beneficiary: University of Balamand, Account #: 022-002-391-0039435-021, Currency: USD, Swift Code: INLELBBE, IBAN : LB72 0052 0022 0023 9100 3943 5021
- Salah Zeineldine, Chief Medical Officer at AUBMC where he heads the Emergency Response and oversees the Emergency Operations
Act and Engage Episode #6: Recording can be found here.
In this episode, we explored the challenges Lebanon's education sector is facing through the perspectives of school principals, each sharing unique circumstances and ground-level solutions.
Guest Speakers:
- Saadieh Bassyouni, Principal of Martyr Maarouf Saad Public School, Saida
- Sister Gloria Douaihy, Principal of Nazareth School, Kfarzeina, North Lebanon
- Ghoussoune Wahoud, Principal of Esprits Libres School, Hermel
