In the realm of humanitarian work and community development, successful collaboration is often the linchpin that holds together transformative initiatives. MARCH has exemplified this spirit of collaboration across multiple sectors. One particularly noteworthy partnership that has borne significant fruit is its ongoing relationship with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Collaborative Journey with the Lebanese Armed […]
Category: Tripoli
Book a Love and War Tour
Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure that transcends boundaries? Welcome to the Love and War Tour, an eye-opening journey along the former demarcation lines of Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh, now proudly featured on the local tourism map of Lebanon by the Ministry of Tourism. What makes this tour truly exceptional? Former fighters […]
Transformative Collaborations: Building Bridges between Local Communities and Governmental Institutions
A History of Clashes, Battles, and Resentment The city of Tripoli, Lebanon, has faced its share of challenges, including periods of partial government absence and clashes between the communities of Jabal Mohsen and Bab El Tebbeneh, as well as between these communities and security institutions, notably the Lebanese Armed Forces. During the peak conflicts of […]
Le Figaro – Les bas-fonds de Tripoli s’ouvrent aux visites guidées.
REPORTAGE – Une ONG organise des excursions pour changer leregard sur les quartiers de cette ville libanaise longtemps déchirée parles combats. Tripoli «Vous avez des questions avant qu’on aille sur les lieux des combats?» Ali, 23 ans, barbe de hipster et long short de boxe, est un guide surprenant. Comme son alter ego, Zafer, 38 […]
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, A PRECONDITION TO STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Economic resilience is a fundamental pillar of MARCH’s initiatives. Through its work in Beb El Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen, the organization realized that the conflict’s roots were not ideological but rather a product of a socioeconomic ecosystem that had led to the marginalization of these communities. The acute lack of opportunities stripped them of the […]
ALL ABOARD! BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH CREATING SAFE AND INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SPACES
In 2016, MARCH inaugurated Kahwetna on Syria street, a former demarcation line with a violent past. The cultural café not only brought together former enemies- building bridges and friendships- but also fostered constructive dialogue. Today, it has developed into the cradle of our organization’s work in Tripoli and h\as transformed into a place where participants share stories, […]
Kahwetna: Where Coffee, Creativity, and Compassion Converge for Change
In the heart of Syria Street in Tripoli, there stands a remarkable landmark and hub known as Kahwetna. What was once a demarcation line, dividing the communities of Jabal Mohsen and Beb Al Tebbaneh, has now transformed into a symbol of unity and hope. Through the power of arts, culture, learning, and community service, Kahwetna […]
THEATER FOR RECONCILIATION: Uniting Communities through Art and Culture
MARCH believes in the transformative power of art and culture as catalysts for positive change. This belief has inspired numerous initiatives such as the Theater for Reconciliation. Launched in 2015 in Tripoli, Lebanon, this groundbreaking program has successfully united and reconciled youth from diverse backgrounds through the medium of theater. By providing a safe and […]
Agenda Culturel – L’ASSOCIATION MARCH LEBANON, AU SERVICE DE LA PAIX À TRIPOL
21/12/2022|Zoe Lunven Samedi 17 décembre 2022 à l’Université Saint-Joseph, la Fondation Ghazal en présence de son président Michel Ghazal et en collaboration avec la Fondation de France et la Fondation Vivre Ensemble, a décerné son prix annuel « For Peacebuilding and Prevention of Conflicts in Lebanon » à MARCH Lebanon. Engagée auprès des jeunes radicalisés de Tripoli […]
Testimony: Meet Ahmad Chaaban
” Today my entire life has changed and i don’t want to go back…” Ahmad Chaaban As a former fighter in the clashes of Beb El Tebbeneh and Jabal Mohsen in Tripoli, Ahmad fell victim to life’s circumstances growing up in one of Lebanon’s most marginalized areas engulfed in violence and conflict. Through MARCH’s program, […]
