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First Aid Training with Red Cross
24/01/2019
Within the framework of the training and capacity-building program, the Lebanese Red Cross provided a first aid course for the female nurses at the school of nursing and for the nurses from the Department of Social Health Services at the Imam Sadr Foundation.
The program is being conducted in cooperation with the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Lebanon, and the Mennonite Central Committee of the United States (MCC).
Lokahi Foundation at the Sadr Foundation
17/01/2019
A large group from the British Lokahi Foundation lead by Author, Speaker and Scholar, Professor Gwen Griffith-Dickson, visited Sadr Foundation in Tyre, on Thursday January 18, 2019. They were received by Mr. Nijad Charafeddine, General Director of the Sadr Foundation.
He stressed on the common values and meanings that unite the two institutions together, especially the importance of diversity and convergence in our contemporary life. “We have been inspired by these values since the Foundation was established by Imam Sadr more than half a century ago, and later re-enforced by Mrs. Rabab Sadr.
The meeting included a presentation of videos about the projects and achievements of the Sadr Foundation. There were extensive discussions about issues that were of interest to both parties, especially the participation of women in public life, environmental issues and sustainability. Mr. Mohammed Bassam participated in the discussion on the themes of development and empowerment. Many members of the delegation were able to express their admiration and happiness for their professionalism and commitment.
BootCamp Ends its Activitis with the Distribution of TOT Certificates
15/11/2018
In the presence of delegates from Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), Ms. Fatima Bin Sayeh and Ms. Nicole Maillard, the BootCamp completed its activities for the year 2018 with a training session on Performance Appraisal. The ceremony was attended by 25 participants who completed TOT training on Thursday, 15 November 2018, SADR Foundation headquarters. The winners of the camp activities, which lasted several days during September and October, were announced. More than 100 workers and social activists participated.
It should be noted that the capacity building program organized by the Taqat Center is supported by the CLFI in Lebanon and the MCC.
Imam Sadr Foundation and the Lebanese - German University in Tyre
14/11/2018
Encountering and Discussing Opportunities for Cooperation
Wednesday, November 14, 2018: A delegation of Imam Sadr Foundation lead by Mr. Nijad Charafeddine visited the branch of the Lebanese German University in Jounieh to discuss possible partenrship opportunities within the domains of academics and research for the benefit of students and society. Research topics included provision of social health centers, raising community awareness towards certain health issues and practices, and providing easier access to university studies for female students coming from institutions. It should be noted that the Faculty of Health at the Lebanese German University in Tyre has specialties in physical therapy, laboratory technology, nutrition and nursing, which are similar to Imam Sadr Foundation’s scope of work.
The Commander of the Italian Contingent Operating under UNIFIL, Col. Gianatazio, Visits the Cultural Compound
06/11/2018
Col. Giacomo Giattanozio, commander of the Italian battalion operating within UNIFIL with its headquarters in Mansouri, visits the cultural complex in Tyre on Tuesday morning (November 6, 2018) where he is greeted by Mrs. Rabab Sadr and Mr. Nijad Charafeddine, Chairperson and Director General of the Foundation, respectively.
Mrs. Rabab Sadr welcomed her guests and noted the cooperation of UNIFIL with the citizens in various fields. She presented the vision of Imam Sadr and how it is projected in the current projects that concern the people and the values of cooperation which “we consider to be the main condition for success in building a better life.” She also looked forwards to having her guests explore new ways of technical support in handicrafts, to improve opportunities for women and young people to find work.
Col. Gianataizio said that Imam Sadr Foudnation is a pioneer in the area of its work and is known to everyone. He said that he was briefed on its programs and activities on the website and felt the desire to get acquainted with the humanitarian and social work aspect being done in this complex. After that, the visitor toured the educational and pastoral facilities, and was amazed by the features of happiness and satisfaction on the faces of children, which reflect the nature and essence of what is happening here.
Imam Sadr Foundation Commemorates the 40th Day of Imam Hussein’s (AS) Martyrdom
30/10/2018
On the occasion of the 40th of Imam Hussein (AS), Imam Sadr Foundation held a religious memorial service, with Hassan Farhat as the reciter for prayers. The audience consisted of a number of partners, staff, and hundreds of students from all sections of cultural complex.
Verses from the Holy Quran were recited by the student Ala Dawood, and another student by the name of Ryan Kahloul hosted the event. The General Director, Mr. Nijad Charafeddine, emphasized in his speech the importance of spreading love and that all of our work is for the sake of God and humanity as a whole, as was the work of Imam Hussein (AS). “Imam Hussein’s goalwas to revive humanity, not a particular sect or religion.” The lesson of his influence is to follow his work in our daily lives and actions.
The event was followed by a lunch in the charity restaurant hall.
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