Minister Hector Hajjar visit

Father Michel Abboud welcomed Minister of Social Affairs Hector Hajjar, accompanied by his Consultant Dr. Tony Khalil, in his office in the Headquarters in Sin El Fil.

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June

Opening of Hammana Health Center

Under the patronage of Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, Hammana Health Center was inaugurated, attended by a crowd of spiritual, political, and social figures, and mayors and local leaders, as well as Cartias Lebanon Board members.

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June

Caritas Lebanon annual fundraising Gala Dinner

On the occasion of the feast of Blessed Father Yacoub Al-Kabushi, Caritas Lebanon organized its annual fundraising gala dinner at Le Royal Hotel Dbayeh, under the patronage of the Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi. The entertainment was gracefully offered by musician Michel Fadel and DJ Vinny Roumi. The proceeds of this gala dinner go to support the most vulnerable Lebanese, in accordance with Caritas Lebanon’s mission.
Over 460 prominent spiritual, political, union, banking, economic, media, and social figures attended, in order to support the vulnerable Lebanese during these challenging times.

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June

Hope Center students Graduation ceremony

Under the theme “Hope 4 Life,” Hope Center in Bhersaf celebrated the graduation ceremony for its EB9 students, in the presence of President Father Michel Abboud, Executive Director Gilbert Zouein, Program Director Nayla Khoury, Head of Education Nancy Najjar, HOPE Center Coordinator Takla Azar, and the coordinators of Fghal and Zahle centers’, along with administration employees, center teachers, and students’ families.

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June

Visit of the delegation of the bilateral Italian military mission in Lebanon

President Father Michel Abboud welcomed Colonnello Attilio Cortone, Deputy Chairman Military Technical Committee for Lebanon (MTC4L), Colonnello Sandro Iervolino, Commander of the bilateral Italian military mission in Lebanon, and Major Piero Rosignoli, Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation Team (CIMIC), at the headquarters in SinElFil.

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June

The Maronite Bishop of Australia visit

The Maronite Bishop of Australia, Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, accompanied by the Archbishop of Melbourne Peter Andrew Comensoli and the Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Annie Carrett, were welcomed by Caritas Lebanon Vice-President Dr. Nicolas El Hajjar , the Executive Director Gilbert Zouein, where they reviewed and discussed the history, activities, programs, and challenges of Caritas, exploring ways for future cooperation.

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June

Launching the Cycle 3 of “Access to Sustainable Employment” program

The Cycle 3 of the “Access to Sustainable Employment” program is launched at Our Lady of the Field Monastery in Damour and in the Barja area.Around 100 participants are receiving training in digital marketing for businesses and Agro-processing. The free two-month course includes daily transportation allowance and a graduation certificate.

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June

End Year celebration at Fghal Center

 Fghal Center’s students with specific needs celebrated the end of the 2023-2024 school year. They 
 performed the play ‘Our Lebanon’ and showcased their handmade crafts and sweets.

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June

Patriarch Sfeir End Year celebration

Before the end of the school year, the Patriarch Sfeir Center organized a fun day under the theme “Because Our Kids Deserve to Be Happy,” featuring games, face painting, and many activities.

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June