A stronger community doesn't emerge from a single project.
It grows through access to resources, practical skills, and local organizations equipped to respond to changing needs.
#alreadyatwork #helpusrise #lebanon
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بناء قدرات تدوم
لا يُبنى مجتمع أقوى من خلال مشروع واحد.
بل يتطوّر بفضل الوصول إلى الموارد واكتساب المهارات العملية ووجود منظمات محلية قادرة على الاستجابة للاحتياجات المتغيّرة.
#ساعدونا_على_النهوض #لبنان
The people closest to a challenge often understand it best.
Local knowledge, experience, and relationships are essential to developing solutions that respond to what communities actually need.
#alreadyatwork #helpusrise #LocalLeadership
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الحلول تبدأ من الداخل
غالبًا ما يكون الأشخاص الأقرب إلى التحديات الأقدر على فهمها.
وتؤدي المعرفة المحلية والخبرة والعلاقات المبنية على الثقة دورًا أساسيًا في إيجاد حلول تستجيب للاحتياجات الفعلية للمجتمعات.
#ساعدونا_على_النهوض #لبنان
A running track, a public space, or a community event can bring people together in unexpected ways.
Sport creates opportunities for participation, connection, and a shared sense of achievement.
#alreadyatwork #helpusrise #lebanon
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الرياضة تجمعنا
قد يجمع مضمار للركض أو مساحة عامة أو نشاط مجتمعي أشخاصًا من خلفيات وتجارب مختلفة.
تفتح الرياضة المجال للمشاركة والتواصل والشعور بالإنجاز المشترك.
#ساعدونا_على_النهوض #لبنان
On August 4, 2020, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in modern history struck Beirut, causing loss of life, widespread damage, and long-lasting impact on its communities. In response, Thomas A. Abraham launched Help Us Rise as a direct relief initiative to support those affected. From its earliest efforts, the initiative focused on funding and strengthening local organizations and on-the-ground partners who were already embedded in the neighborhoods they served.
During its first year, Help Us Rise operated under the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, chaired by Thomas. In 2021, recognizing the need for sustained and structured support, Thomas founded The Beirut Foundation as an independent, non-political organization committed to the well-being of individuals and communities in Beirut and throughout Lebanon.
Today, Help Us Rise continues as one of The Beirut Foundation’s key initiatives, evolving from emergency relief into ongoing community support, capacity-building, and long-term partnership-based development.
