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Graduation at Afak for Development Institution
30/07/2019
Imam Sadr Foundation celebrated the graduation of new groups of students at Afak for Development Institution in its different branches. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Rabab Sadr, President of the Union of Municipalities of Tyre Engineer Hassan Dbouk, and a number of associations, employees, graduates and their families, teachers, and some local figures.
The ceremony included verses from the Qur’an, the Lebanese national anthem, and the anthem of Sadr Foundation, then a speech by GD Nijad Charafeddine, then some of the graduates of the Nursing School spoke about their experience at the institution and the battlefield of life. Then speech by Engineer Hassan Dbouq.
Finally, the graduates received their certificates.
The ceremony was introduced by the two students Fatima Amer and Ibtisam Mhannah.
Congratulations!
Honoring the Lebanese Diaspora
29/07/2019
Imam Sadr Foundation held a dignified gathering for the Lebanese Diaspora in appreciation of their continuous support for the foundation as well as the Lebanese society through its several crises. The guests were received by the Chairperson, Ms. Rabab Al-Sadr, the GD Mr. Nijad Charafeddine and other members and friends.
During the ceremony, Mrs. Rabab Sadr said: “We are unable to continue without your contributions, and we could not bear the staying without the renewed promise of meeting you every summer or at every opportunity. This is the hope that fills every Lebanese family with love and safety”. Then she called on all the visitors to tour the foundation premises in Tyre, Beirut, or the villages of South Lebanon.
The Special Consultant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Joe Rahal, praised the work done by the foundation and thanked the Lebanese diaspora for their support to the civil society organizations so that Lebanon remains a country of solidarity.
The poet Ms. Zeinab Akil introduced for the event. The program included artistic and musical performances, an exhibition of the foundations handcrafts and a village dinner.
Natali Ataya From Our Nursing School Graduates Second Place in South Lebanon
18/07/2019
Congratulations to our student Natalia Ataya, who won second place at the level of the South and from the first 20 in Lebanon; among 1,603 students
Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Care, BT3
We also congratulate the nursing school administration, the educational staff, and all of her classmates in the department for their success. We wish you all more and more success!
Officers of the Italian Battalion at the Cultural Compound
18/06/2019
Colonel Mario Siora, Commander of the Italian Battalion working with UNIFIL and its Mansouri headquarters, visited the Cultural Compound in Tyre on Tuesday morning (18 June 2019), accompanied by the Responsible Officer Giuseppe Calderoni, the Commander of the Military Police in Shamaa Captain Petro Calabro, and the Responsible for Gender in the Western Sector, Elena Napolitano.
Ms. Rabab Sadr welcomed her guests and praised the cooperation of UNIFIL with the people of the South in several fields.
Colonel Siora expressed his happiness for this meeting opportunity and having the chance to witness the humanitarian and social work at the Foundation.
After that, the delegation toured the handmade carpet atelier, the silver workshop and other facilities.
Lassen and Ezzedine Visited the Cultural Compound
13/06/2019
EU Ambassador to Lebanon Christina Lassen and MP Dr. Inaya Ezzedine visited the Cultural Compound of Imam Sadr Foundation. Mr. Nijad Charafeddine and Mr. Mohammad Bassam welcomed the guests. An overview of the foundation and its contribution to social development and women empowerment was provided.
The visitors also toured some facilities, especially carpet hand-woven workshop and silver atelier.
The Commander of the Western Sector of the UNIFIL Visits The Cultural Compound
11/06/2019
Commander of the Western Sector at UNIFIL General Bruno Pisciotta, accompanied by his manager, Lieutenant-Colonel Mikael Krutze and the translator Mr. Hussein Jaffal, visited the Cultural Compound on Tuesday (11 June 2019).
General Pisciotta expressed his interest in the foundation’s work; especially the projects aiming to improve job opportunities and manufacturing of handmade items and handicraft. He also affirmed his readiness to support the paper recycling atelier “Papyrus” and to train the workers for rehabilitation of children with special needs.
