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Psychosocial support trainings for teachers and staff

SAWA team conducts a number of workshops to schools ‘ staff and teachers. The aim of these workshops is to promote wellbeing, improve mental health, and reduce stress.  Some topics that were covered: – Psychosocial Support – Maintaining positive mindset during Covid 19 Pandemic – Mindfulness and stress reduction – Stress Management, professional burnout and […]

EY ripples series of workshops

A series of training sessions for two groups of students of grades 10 & 11 were implemented at Makassed schools by EY Ripples, a global organization that works on developing outstanding leaders to build a better working world. Students were trained on the following 3 topics: – Workforce Readiness – Entrepreneurship – Practical Purchasing

Anti-Bullying Campaign

To create a safe and supportive learning environment and a classroom culture of positivity, inclusiveness and respect, SAWA unit launched the “Blue up” campaign at all Makassed Schools where students, parents and staff members wore blue on October 11th. During October, all members of the Makassed community were involved in activities such as: Speeches, Movies, […]

Webinar Series

Proudly, our Webinar Series: Inclusion in Online and Hybrid Learning: A Step by Step Approach took place in April 1st , 2021.

Opening of Khadija Branch

The opening of MLAC- Lycée Khadija ElKobra, the French section took place in 2021.We would like to thank Openminds for their contribution with Al-Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut in equipping this center with the speech, psychomotor, and special education resources to offer the utmost services for students with learning differences at Makassed Lycèe Khadija […]

ADHD Awareness

As part of the ADHD Awareness Campaign being held at MLAC, orange wristbands spread at the Makassed Educational Directorate and School administrations to be worn in support for ADHD. Also, school administrations received activities to implement with their students for a wider scope of awareness. Together, we can make a difference!

Qitabi

Effective Distant Learning: The Directorate of Educational Affairs has selected a number of trainers to participate in the training of trainers conducted remotely with Qitabi 2 Project for private Educational Sector on “Effective Distant Learning”. The Educational resource center organized online trainings for teachers at Makassed schools of Beirut for the roll-out phase of the […]

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