Performing Empathy: Theatre as a Tool for Conflict Transformation As part of its dialogue and peacebuilding efforts, Hona Beirut launched a series of theatre-based conflict transformation workshops, providing young people from diverse communities in Beirut with tools to navigate and transform conflict through performance, dialogue, and emotional exploration. Theatre was chosen as a tool for […]
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Cooking for Change: Hona Beirut’s Youth-led Community Service
Community Service Across Divides: Sharing Meals As part of its commitment to civic engagement and social cohesion, Hona Beirut launched a series of community service initiatives that brought together youth from diverse backgrounds to support neighborhoods across sectarian lines. These activities went beyond addressing immediate humanitarian needs they created powerful moments of solidarity, empathy, and […]
“مارتش” نظمت حدثا وطنيا في اليسوعية بعنوان “المصالحة في طرابلس: مسار لإعادة بناء العقد الاجتماعي في لبنان”
وطنية – شهدت جامعة القديس يوسف (اليسوعية) في الرابع عشر من نيسان 2025، بعد يوم واحد فقط من إحياء الذكرى الخمسين لانطلاقة الحرب الأهلية اللبنانية، حدثاً وطنياً استثنائياً حمل بُعداً رمزياً وإنسانياً برعاية سفيري فرنسا هرفي ماغرو والمملكة المتحدة البريطانية هاميش كاويل وكان حاضراً أيضاً وزيرة الشؤون الاجتماعية حنين السيد، وزير العدل عادل نصار، ممثلة […]
From the Memory of War to the Pulse of Reconciliation – A National Event Redefining Lebanon’s Social Contract
On April 14, 2025—just one day after Lebanon marked the 50th anniversary of the start of its civil war—Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut hosted an extraordinary national event with powerful symbolic and human dimensions. Under the patronage of the Ambassadors of France and the United Kingdom, and in the presence of ministers, ambassadors, and […]
Hona Beirut Hosts Cross-Communal Iftar to Foster Empathy, Inclusion, and Shared Values in Post-War Settings
As part of its continued efforts to promote unity and dialogue among youth, Hona Beirut organized a cross-communal Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. This Iftar was designed not only to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan but also to reaffirm Hona Beirut’s mission of bringing together youth from different sectarian and religious backgrounds in […]
March Lebanon Launches “What Unites Us Matters More” Festival on the Former Demarcation Line between Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh
March Lebanon launched the “What United Us Matters More” festival on February 16, 2025, in the heart of Tripoli, specifically in Syria Street, the former demarcation line between Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh. The festival was rooted in the belief that bringing people together around what unites them is more significant than focusing on […]
Hona Beirut: Sports for Reconciliation اختلافاتنا 1 – خلافنا 0
The Annual Football Tournament: Bringing the Youth from Diverse Areas From All Over Beirut Hona Beirut recently hosted its annual Football Tournament: اختلافاتنا 1 – خلافنا 0 which joins together youth both as players and audience, from different sects and backgrounds in an effort to foster connections, break barriers, encourage social cohesion, and create a space […]
Hona Beirut: Standing Strong for Displaced Families Amidst the War
Reaching Displaced Communities Across Beirut In response to the war on Lebanon which started in September 2024, the Hona Beirut youth undertook an inspiring initiative to support the displaced families who were affected by the war. Their efforts reached six shelters and schools across Beirut, hosting displaced civilians and families of Lebanese Army members. Impacting […]
This is Beirut – Global Pluralism Award: Lea Baroudi Among the 10 Finalists
The Global Centre for Pluralism announced on Wednesday the names of the ten finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award. Lea Baroudi, founder of the NGO March, is among these finalists competing for the award that “celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.” […]
ALL ABOARD! BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH CREATING SAFE AND INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SPACES
In 2016, MARCH inaugurated Kahwetna, on Syria street, the former demarcation line between Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh of a violent past. Kahwetna serves as a cultural café and hub which brought together former enemies and fighters in the aim of building bridges and friendships and fostering constructive dialogue. Today, Kahwetna has developed into the […]
