Established in 1993, Al-Younbouh has been working to expand opportunities for individuals with intellectual and neuro-developmental disabilities through education and rehabilitation.
By starting support early, their programs help strengthen social inclusion and long-term independence—opening pathways to fuller participation in community life. #changemakers #lebanon
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تأسّست الينبوع عام 1993، وتعمل على توسيع الفرص أمام الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقات الذهنية واضطرابات النمو العصبي من خلال برامج تعليمية وتأهيلية متخصّصة. ومن خلال التدخّل المبكر، تسهم برامجها في تعزيز الدمج الاجتماعي والاستقلالية على المدى الطويل، وفتح آفاق أوسع للمشاركة في الحياة المجتمعية. #قادة_التغيير #لبنان
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“It was an honor to meet His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during the International Catholic Legislators Network gathering—my first audience with the first American pope in history.
I had the privilege of presenting him with a commissioned painting by US based Lebanese artist Alex Abli, capturing his life journey to the papacy. A small hidden detail embedded in the artwork—a White Sox baseball—was a personal touch that resonated with the Holy Father and brought a smile to his face.
Along with this gift, I presented a proposal for “A Prayer for Peace, Love, and Unity in Lebanon”—an unprecedented interfaith blessing ceremony at the Beirut silos memorial site, calling on His Holiness to bring together leaders from all of Lebanon’s faith communities to bless the site where 241 lives were lost in the 2020 explosion.
In my letter to Pope Leo XIV the artwork “Beauty from Ashes” seeks to transform tragedy into a living tribute and a lasting symbol of remembrance, resilience, and hope, featuring Lebanon’s Cedar tree that gracefully reveals symbols of all faiths: the Christian cross, the Islamic crescent, and the Druze star.
His Holiness received both the gift and the proposal with gratitude, a moment that left me deeply moved and hopeful for what lies ahead.”
—Thomas A. Abraham
Chairman of the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
Founder of The Beirut Foundation and the Help Us Rise Initiative
It’s inspiring to see how every initiative and project by various organizations across Lebanon brings us closer to a brighter future. While there’s much more to achieve, together, our collective efforts are building a legacy of change. #HelpUsRise #MakingADifference
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من الملهم أن نرى كيف أن كل مبادرة ومشروع تقوم به مختلف المنظمات والجمعيات في جميع أنحاء لبنان يقربنا من مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا. وفي حين أنه لا يزال هناك الكثير الذي يتعين تحقيقه، فإن جهودنا الجماعية تعمل معًا على بناء إرث من التغيير. #ساعدونا في الارتقاء #صنع_الفرق
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.
