Events
Explore Our Community Events
9 and 10 May 2025
Le Souk Solidaire
Hope Center proudly joined Le Souk Solidaire, a festive and charitable event organized by the representatives of staff and France Volontaires at the French Embassy on May 9 & 10, celebrating our incredible micro-entrepreneurs! From live craftsmanship to interactive painting, photography, and tasting booths, our community brought creativity to life. Exciting tombola prizes showcased the talents of Read more
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6 May 2025
AUST Job And NGO Fair
On May 6, Hope Center Lebanon proudly took part in the Job and NGO Fair hosted by AUST at its Achrafiyeh campus. The event commenced with an opening ceremony featuring words from the Minister of Labor, Mohammad Hydar, and AUST's Vice President, Mr. Riad Saker, followed by a visit to our booth congratulating the team for their extraordinary work. Throughout the fair, students had the chance to expl Read more
2 May 2025
Merchandizing training
In collaboration with Lebanon_hub_ngos, HCL Women Empowerment Community, and Istandforwomen joined forces with Mr. Samir Messarra to host an empowering training session for our Womenpreneurs, unlocking the fundamentals of merchandising in an engaging and dynamic way. The session kicked off with an energetic team-building exercise, breaking barriers and setting the tone for collaboration. Participa Read more
2 April 2025
Delegation from Fondation IF and L'Oeuvre d'Orient
On April 2, we had the honor of welcoming our esteemed partners, Fondation IF and L'Oeuvre d'Orient, to Hope Center Lebanon. They got a behind-the-scenes look at our process, met our dedicated departments, and connected with our incredible partners and future collaborators. The journey didn't stop there! On April 5, the delegation explored our projects in Beirut and South Lebanon, witnessing first Read more
20 December 2024 to 6 January 2025
Christmas Market
In collaboration with Fondation Diane, HCL Women Empowerment Community has organized a Christmas market at ABC Achrafiyyeh including unique handcrafted treasures created by talented female micro-entrepreneurs from our community. The Market included more than 10 businesses from different fields such as F&B, perfume, cosmetics, soap, and woodwork. Read more
23 October 2024
First On The Scene Training
On Wednesday, October 23, our incredible team at HCL, along with inspiring women entrepreneurs from our Women Empowerment Community, participated in a vital First Aid Training hosted by our own Wissam Kubeissi, our Communication Officer and EMT Trainer at the Lebanese Civil Defense. This certified training, recognized by NAEMT and IAFC, equips participants with the knowledge and skills to respond Read more
17 October 2024
Cooking meals for people in need
On Friday, October 17th, the Hope Center Lebanon team joined forces with Faqra Catering to prepare and distribute meals to those in need. We spent the day at Faqra Catering's kitchens, lending a hand in cooking delicious hot meals and sweet treats. It was a fulfilling experience to be part of such a meaningful initiative, and we're grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community. Read more
21 August 2024
HCL is Going Green! Green Community launching
The Hope Center's Green Community is officially launched! On August 20th, we gathered our amazing micro-entrepreneurs from the North at Kir Wine Bar in Batroun. The event kicked off with a warm introduction from Mr. Maurice El Beaino, HCL's General Director, followed by a technical presentation by Mr. Firas Wehbe, owner of TRI Tripoli Recycling Initiative. After the informative session, guests enj Read more
20 August 2024
SEB training initiation
HCL, in partnership with Abi Hayla Group, has successfully launched its training program, equipping participants with the skills to repair and maintain both electronic and non-electronic home appliances. After completing the training, our trainees will become certified from SEB International, opening doors to exciting new career opportunities. Read more
24 June 2024
Visit of Mr. Zoltan Fodor, Counselor for Humanitarian and Development Affairs at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Hope Center Lebanon was honored to welcome Mr. Zoltan Fodor, Counselor for Humanitarian and Development Affairs at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development. During his visit, we showcased our work through a tour of our departments. Mr. Fodor gained valuable insight into our protocols, our impact on SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs, and the transformative training programs we offer. We Read more
4 April 2024
Seb Distributors' Visit for Collaboration
Hope Center Lebanon was pleased to host a delegation from SEB distributors in Lebanon, represented by Mr. Michael Abi Hayla, and Mr. Abdallah Abi Hayla from Abi Hayla group, alongside Mrs. Pauline Habchi from Nexty, on Thursday, April 4th 2024. The delegation met with our General Director, Mr. Maurice El Beaino, Training Manager, Mr. Lucien Chehwan, and Project Coordinator from Oeuvre d'Orient, Ms Read more
Thursday 21 March 2024
Mothers' Day Breakfast event
On Thursday March 21 we celebrate the strength, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of our mompreneurs at Hope Center Lebanon. Gathering over breakfast at Rouh Beirut restaurant, we honor these incredible women who balance business, family, and dreams with grace and determination. Read more
Tuesday 19 March 2024
L'oeuvre D'orient France visit
We were honored to welcome a delegation from Oeuvre d'Orient on March 19th to Hope Center Lebanon. Our esteemed donors and delegates visited our offices, where they received a comprehensive overview from our General Director, Mr. Maurice El Beaino, about our mission and the beneficiaries we empower. Department heads provided insightful presentations on their specific areas of expertise, showcasing Read more
7 February 2024
Innovation Ignited: A catalyst meeting to continue the mission
Hope Center Lebanon has recently organized a highly productive catalyst meeting on Wednesday 7 February at Bossa Nova Hotel, aimed at assessing, preparing, and initiating the new year with enhanced organizational cohesion within the team. The event was initiated with a speech from our general director Mr. Maurice El Beaino, evaluating HCL's progress through 2023, followed by a detailed SWOT analys Read more
12 December 2023
AFD Visit to HCL
Reflecting on AFD's visit to Hope Center Lebanon on December 12th. The visit was fruitful where our director explained about HCL's detailed scope of work in addition to the achievements through out the year of 2023. Engaging discussions unfolded around our work processes, complemented by a detailed presentation from our dedicated team. Read more
16 November 2023
Hope Center Syria's Visit
Hope Center Lebanon recently hosted the Hope Center Syria team from November 16th to the 18th, marking a significant step in cross-border collaboration. Departments at Hope Center Lebanon delivered insightful presentations, fostering a rich exchange of expertise and strategies to bring positive change to communities. The collaboration went beyond presentations, with dedicated coaches guiding Read more
12 October 2023
Delegation of PPI
HCL's General Director, Mr. Maurice El Beaino, and the team were honored by the visit of Mrs. Silvia Hatem - MENA Regional Director - PPI - GROUPE SOS accompanied by Mr. Dany Ibrahim - Development Manager. The purpose of this visit was to evaluate our ongoing partnership and explore new avenues of collaboration to further enhance our Microprojects. We take great pride in working alongside PPI Read more
2 October 2023
Delegation of Neuilly-Sur-Seine
‘’Aux coeurs des territories se trouvent celui des Hommes†These were the words spoken by Mr. Jean-Christophe Fromantin, Mayor of Neully-Sur-Seine, during his visit to the HCL office, accompanied by Mr. Carlos Faddoul from the Association Amities Neuilly Liban and Mr. Faddou Faddoul. It was evident that Mr. Fromantin shared a common vision with HCL, emphasizing the importanc Read more
29 September 2023
Meeting the Micro-entrepreneurs at Maamrieh - South
In a bid to empower and uplift micro-entrepreneurs from underprivileged communities, representatives from the HCL organization recently held a productive meeting with local entrepreneurs from Maamrieh. The meeting, held at College of the Sisters of the Rosary saw a gathering of passionate individuals who are eager to grow their businesses. During the meeting, HCL representatives, led by the Gen Read more
9 June 2023
Workshop held by Adyan Foundation for the HCL Community at Madison Hotel
The workshop held by Adyan Foundation for the HCL Community at Madison Hotel - Jounieh brought together people from different backgrounds who shared a curiosity about the common values between Islam and Christianity. Attendees were able to identify the stereotypes that exist between these two religions and recognize the layers of identity that they share. Through open communication, they saw the Read more
6 June 2023
Attending PPI's workshop by Spark at AOU
HCL, represented by its General Director Mr. Maurice El Beaino and the training program manager Mr. Lucien Chehwan, was thrilled to be a part of the workshop on "Innovation that Scales Start-up Ecosystem in Mediterranean Countries" hosted by People Power Inclusion and sponsored by Spark Organization held at AOU Lebanon - Antelias. This workshop centered around scaling innovation and nurturing a Read more
10/11/12 April 23
House of Peace Training - Conflict Sensitivity
Conflict sensitivity training with House of Peace - HOPe. This training ensures that humanitarian and development interventions don't exacerbate or prolong existing conflicts, but rather contribute to mitigate tensions and improve the overall situation in our community and the country. Read more
9 - 10 June 2023
HCL at Le Souk Solidaire - Institut Français
Our artisans were delighted to participate in the Le Souk Solidaire event! We are so thrilled to have given them the opportunity to get the visibility they deserve! They had the chance to show off their skills and sell their handicrafts to a new audience! Customers were able to testify to the quality and uniqueness of their craftsmanship. We and our beneficiaries felt inspired by the creativ Read more
25 April 2023
Delegation of The French Senate
Delegation from the French Senate, composed of: Bruno Retailleau, Catherine Morin-Desailly, Gilbert Lucdevinaz and Christine Lavarde This meeting once again shows France's friendship and unwavering support for Lebanon and the Hope Center Read more
8 May 2023
AFD Delegation
The visit of a delegation from our partner AFD composed of: Vannina Pomonti, Léa Vitoux, Narimane Nehmeh. This visit began with the presentation of the accomplishments of the HCL for a year and a half and was then followed by two field visits to people who have benefited from the support of the Hope Center: Ibrahim, taxi driver in Bourj Hammoud, and Paul manager of an educational center in R Read more
21 March 2023
Delegation of l'Oeuvre d'Orient
L’Oeuvre d’Orient visited Hope Center Lebanon offices in Gemmayzeh. The team had the chance to present their mission and talk about their experience in the NGO. Read more
