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 […]
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Lea Baroudi, Co-Founder and General Coordinator of MARCH, Advocates for Trust and Pluralism at PeaceCon 2024
In September 2024, Lea Baroudi, founder and director of MARCH Lebanon, took part in PeaceCon 2024, a premier global conference addressing modern challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Held in Washington, D.C., the event convened senior officials, thought leaders, policymakers, and grassroots practitioners from around the world to explore innovative solutions for building and sustaining […]
Feeding Unity: A Collaborative Effort to Build Trust and Support
Uniting for Change In response to ongoing community tensions, MARCH, in collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) 12th Brigade, organized a community food distribution initiative. This initiative ran from December 18th to December 22nd, 2024, with the aim of addressing the food shortages in the Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh areas and reducing […]
Uniting Communities and Bridging Divides on Once-Conflicting Streets in Tripoli
Conflict Overview: Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh Communities vs. Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) The communities of Beb El Tebbeneh and Jabal Mohsen in Tripoli, Lebanon, have long been marred by tensions and conflict. Most of the conflict and clashes have taken on two main streets in Tebbeneh, Syria and Malloule streets, once conflict […]
Civil-Military Agricultural Collaboration in Tripoli’s Araman Barrack – Living the Army Life
A Closer Look at Beb El Tebbeneh and Jabal Mohsen Beb El Tebbeneh and Jabal Mohsen are two neighborhoods in Tripoli that have long been marked by sectarian clashes and entrenched hostility. These areas have been the scene of repeated conflicts, reflecting deep social divisions. The need for initiatives that promote reconciliation and community […]
Restoring Tripoli’s Citadel
A Collaborative Effort by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Youth of MARCH When unexpected allies unite: the Lebanese Army, the Ministry of Culture, and youth from Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh worked together in a one-month-long initiative to restore Tripoli’s most beautiful cultural heritage sites, the Citadel of Tripoli – Tripoli’s Castle. […]
United for Tripoli : Football tournament
Sports for Reconciliation: Bridging Divides between Former Fighters and the Lebanese Armed Forces Tripoli has long grappled with conflict, social unrest, and insecurity within its communities, particularly in Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh. Furthermore, socio-economic instability, gang activity, drug use, and the widespread presence of illegal weapons have intensified these challenges. This situation often […]
Kanyamakan Designs
Former fighters and adversaries become today’s artist and carpenters creating unique design items. Once upon a time, March brought together a group of former fighters and adversaries from Jabal Mohsen and Beb el Tebbeneh in Tripoli, Lebanon. They met on the former demarcation line called “Syria Street” and worked hand in hand to break down […]
Let’s Celebrate Together: Bridging Divides and Fostering Unity in Tripoli
“Let’s Celebrate Together!” This festival, organized by MARCH, brilliantly transformed the old demarcation lines of Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh into a vibrant space for celebration and unity! Stretching along Syria Street, between the neighborhoods of Tebbaneh and Jabal, this event was a collaborative effort with the Lebanese Army. The festival was launched with […]
Installing Solar Street lights in Collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces
In collaboration with the Lebanese Army, MARCH installed 380 solar street lights along the former demarcation lines of Beb El Tebbeneh and Jabal Mohsen, areas once marred by clashes and violence between the two communities. This initiative was conducted during a special event at Kahwetna and carried the powerful slogan: “To light a small candle […]
