Lebanon

Social Development Sector: Focus on local socio-economic development, citizenship engagement and peace-building interventions.
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Focus on enhancing the capacities of farmers to promote socio-economic development and maintain healthy environments in rural regions.

As SALMA MATERNITY and MACHGHALNA, our main projects and activities are geared towards promoting sustainability, empowering women, and fostering social impact. Some of our key initiatives include:

1. Upcycling and Sustainable Fashion: MACHGHALNA specializes in upcycling old garments and materials into new, stylish fashion pieces. We promote sustainable fashion practices by repurposing textiles, reducing waste, and minimizing our environmental footprint.

2. Maternity Wear and Body Positivity: SALMA MATERNITY offers a range of comfortable and stylish maternity wear for expectant mothers. Our goal is to empower women during pregnancy, promote body positivity, and provide functional clothing options that prioritize comfort without compromising on style.

3. Awareness Campaigns and Workshops: We organize awareness campaigns, workshops, and events focused on sustainability, ethical fashion, and social responsibility. These initiatives aim to educate the public, raise awareness about environmental issues in the fashion industry, and encourage conscious consumer choices.

4. Community Engagement and Collaboration: We actively engage with local communities, artisans, and seamstresses, creating employment opportunities and supporting local economies. We collaborate with universities, NGOs, and government agencies to drive positive change, promote sustainable practices, and advocate for social impact in the fashion industry.

5. Research and Innovation: We invest in research and innovation to develop new techniques, materials, and technologies that promote sustainability in fashion. This includes exploring eco-friendly fabrics, implementing circular economy principles, and adopting innovative design strategies.

Overall, our main projects and activities revolve around sustainability, empowerment, community engagement, and innovation, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive impact in the fashion industry and beyond.

Since 2012, SAMAR Media has produced and broadcast more than 200 videos as part of the following web programs:
The Cartoonists of the Arab world, Tahrir my revolution, The Arab Summer, This is Palestine, Turkey and the Arab World, The New Arab media, The Lebanese of West Africa, Me and my Country: 5 Years into the Arab Uprisings, Rap Generation: The Beat of the street, Arabic Dialects.
These web video series have generated more than 3 million views on the Internet.
SAMAR also regularly organizes public screenings of these series. In June 2016, SAMAR Media also held a conference and a concert at the Villa Méditerranée in Marseilles on the theme « Exile & Migrations in the Mediterranean ». This public event featured musicians and Spoken Words artists from the Arab region and experts of migration issues.

Textbook Catalogue: 2 series to learn Arabic as a Native Language / one series to learn Arabic as a Foreign Language 4 series to learn French as a Native Language / 3 series to learn French as a Second Language / 6 series to learn French as a Foreign Language Children and Young Adult Catalogue: Picture books, non-fiction, novels (79 in Arabic and 79 in French )

The Foundation’s actions are not limited to the three aforementioned pillars. The Foundation is involved in all what honors Samir Kassir’s memory, and contributes to the fulfillment of his thrive for freedom and renaissance. These were the two aspirations to which Samir Kassir dedicated his life.

In close collaboration with the Euromed Feminist Initiative, (funded by Sweden), SARU managed to implement 2 projects “Let's talk to be” & “Women on board” aiming at enhancing the socio-political role of women in decision- making processes. The projects focused on empowering them to establish women support centers in the north eastern areas of Syria and in Lebanon.

• Worked closely with Environment and Development magazine and participated in its workshops on the environment. Published articles in the magazine on environmental issues especially in Bekaa, Lebanon. The Foundation organized educational programs such as painting and reading to the children in the schools. • Participated in Billion Tree campaign with UNEP, we planted about 50000 conifers trees in Bekaa valley, Lebanon • A member of Sawa Associatiopn is a Junior Board member with UNEP ( representing West Asia) • Welcomed the Syrian refugees  as they came to Lebanon through the borders ( 2011 ) , worked to assist the displaced in Bekaa distributing shelter, food, and services for refugees. • Planted 3000 conifers trees in 6 refugees camps in Bar –Elias , Lebanon, • Organized workshops about Child marriage and Violence against women in Bekaa and Akkar , and in Refugees camps in Bar- Elias • Opening a public library in Bar Elias camp • Workshops with FNF on the topic of gender violence in the refugees camps. • Workshops for children ( Syrians and Lebanese ) about children rights we opened 3  English classes for women ( TWE ) , a program in collaboration with the American Embassy in Beirut ( in the villages jib- jannine, Majdel Anjar and Beirut ) with municipalities as parteners   

Seenaryo facilitates the production of imaginative, collaborative and powerful theatre with under-served communities. In 2022, we produced 39 original theatre productions with children, youth and women. We also train many former participants to lead their own projects, equipping them with the leadership skills to become leaders in their communities.

Seenaryo has also developed the Seenaryo Playkit, which is an app and training that aims to transform education in the region to become child-centred, play-based and inclusive. The Playkit app is a bank of resources for teachers of 3-8 years olds, with hundreds of games, songs and stories that they can use in the classroom. It usually accompanied by a one- or three-day training that equips teachers with the tools to teach through play.

Spreading Environmental Culture and Culture, Through Planting Trees and Promoting Eco-Friendly Behavior Lobbying to introduce planting trees, for individual classes, in the schooling curriculum.