Makassed’s Volunteers Unit Winter Camp placed a profound emphasis on the Palestinian Cause, rallying 130 volunteers from diverse Makassed colleges in Ain Zhalta. Under the rallying cry of “Palestine, the Land of Dignity and Pride,” the camp instilled in the youth a deep understanding of the Palestinian struggle. From the Nakba and its massacres...
Read MoreMakassed celebrated a significant achievement with the completion of the first phase of the restoration of “Beit Al Makassed,” the former building of the Higher Institute of Islamic Studies. This milestone was made possible through collaborative efforts with the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) and the European Institute...
Read MoreWard Al Makassed Center, in cooperation with UNICEF, implemented intensive training courses aimed at empowering women and youth, providing them with essential skills and opportunities to shape their future and boost their self-esteem. These courses, scheduled until 2025, offer a gateway to success and a pathway to a brighter future, making sure these marginalized...
Read MoreMakassed President Dr. Faisal Sinno welcomed Caretaker Minister of Social Affairs, Hector Hajjar, to Ward Al Makassed Center, alongside Dr. Nemat Geagea, Director of the National Adult Education Program at the Ministry of Social Affairs as well as members of Makassed Board of Trustees. The gathering served as a platform to explain the Center’s...
Read MoreStudents from Makassed schools and the medical staff at Makassed General Hospital expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and denounced the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip since October 7th 2023. Participants strongly condemned the challenging conditions faced by the Palestinian population and medical teams in Gaza. Since last October 7, the Israeli...
Read MoreMakassed Educational Affairs Department is proud to announce significant collaborations aimed at enhancing the professional development of its educators and fostering innovative teaching practices. Firstly, a partnership has been forged with the Ministry of Education to provide training for 85 teachers from Makassed schools on the E-Twinning project. This initiative seeks to facilitate collaborative...
Read MoreMakassed Hospital’s ENT department, overseen by Dr. Bassel El Baba, has recently encountered a remarkable case involving a patient who had undergone extensive tumor removal. The aftermath of the treatment had led to a significant facial and orbital floor collapse, resulting in impaired vision and facial disfigurement. The patient’s profound desire to regain both...
Read MoreWard Al Makassed Center continues its tireless efforts to reach the forefront of empowering centers that offer training to vulnerable youth and women in a bid to improve their future by offering them professional skills that help them provide for their families. In addition, the center wishes to have a pioneering role in the...
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