Building sustainable and resilient stability requires the collaborative efforts of diverse stakeholders. Therefore, MARCH forged cross-sectoral alliances to consolidate its initiatives. The organization has managed to gradually establish a cooperative relationship with the public sector, combining forces with government institutions, particularly the Lebanese Armed Forces. In the past, the government had been semi-absent from the […]
Tag: Empower
THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
MARCH’s approach has always been rooted in its belief that arts and culture are powerful catalysts of change that can help foster long-term sustainable stability. In addition to theater, MARCH has also incorporated art in its holistic rehabilitation and reintegration program- Beb El Dahab. By creating a safe space for personal and professional development, the […]
EMPOWERING WOMEN
MARCH believes that the gender sensitivity lens has transformed the humanitarian sector and has allowed for more inclusive and resilient peacebuilding processes particularly in post-conflict societies. The participation of women in conflict resolution initiatives is both crucial and integral as they make up a substantial percentage of affected communities’ population. Furthermore, they play fundamental roles […]
LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR BIGGER AND BETTER OPPORTUNITIES
This past month Hona Beirut started a ten-week-long English workshop. Marginalized youth were selected from all over Beirut to improve their language skills, or even to learn English completely from scratch! After completing their intake, participants were divided into four separate levels ranging from complete beginners, elementary, intermediate all the way to advanced. Learning expectations […]
LEA BAROUDI FOR THE ARRIA FORMULA MEETING AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL
On Thursday 24th January, MARCH’s director Lea Baroudi spoke at the Arria Formula meeting for the United Nations Security Council on Women, Peace and Security. The international conference titled “What’s next for Women, Peace and Security in Middle East and North Africa: The Potential of National Action Plans”, was co-hosted by the Permanent Missions of […]
