Lea Baroudi, Co-Founder and General Coordinator of MARCH, an organization dedicated to peacebuilding and conflict resolution and youth empowerment in Lebanon, has been selected as one of the ten finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award. The 2023 Global Pluralism Award recognizes the remarkable efforts of Mrs. Baroudi, a passionate peace mediator employing art, culture, […]
Tag: Peace Building
سفير الشمال – أهالي التبانة وجبل محسن في مهرجان ترفيهي مشترك
منذ عشر سنوات كان شارع سوريا ” خط تماس” لجولات قتالية إندلعت بين منطقتي باب التبانة وجبل محسن، واليوم شارع سوريا نقطة مهمة لمهرجان ترفيهي ” يلا نفرح سوا” تحت شعار ” متحدون من أجل طرابلس ” اطلقته جمعية مارش بالتعاون مع الجيش اللبناني بهدف دعم الاستقرار بين المنطقتين بحسب ما قالت رئيسة الجمعية ليا […]
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 […]
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, A PRECONDITION TO STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Economic resilience stands as a cornerstone of MARCH’s initiatives, particularly evident in its efforts within Beb El Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen. Recognizing that the roots of conflict extended beyond mere ideology, MARCH identified a socioeconomic ecosystem that led to further marginalization of these communities, leaving them lacking opportunities and mired in hopelessness. This was primarily […]
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 […]
HONA BEIRUT: A CULTURE HOT-SPOT IN THE HEART OF BEIRUT
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, hosts several marginalized communities who lack access to equal and equitable opportunities. This has been the city’s biggest trait for a long time even before the start of the current economic crisis. In addition to the socio-economic inequalities, what characterizes this city is a fissure between the different communities. Most […]
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 […]
Fondation Ghazal’s prize for ????? ??? ?????????? ?? ???????? ?? ??????? 2022
March Lebanon won the 2022 Fondation Ghazal’s prize for “????? ??? ?????????? ?? ???????? ?? ???????”. The award is offered in collaboration with “Fondation de France”, and “Fondation Vivre Ensemble”. To our youth, in Tripoli and Beirut, ???? ????? ???? ?? ???. A big thank you to everyone who supported us, especially March’s team members, […]
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 […]
Civil Military Cooperation for Social Cohesion – Agriculture Project
For the past 5 years, we have been working on building ties and breaking the barriers of fear and mistrust between the youth of Beb el Tebbeneh and Jabal Mohsen and the Lebanese Army. Watch the video to know more Big thank you to the UK Embassy in Lebanon for supporting our youth rehabilitation program.
