This Easter, we hold close the meaning of renewal, even in difficult times.
In the story of Easter, we are reminded that light is not absent in darkness—it endures through it.
Across Lebanon, we think of all those holding on with hope, supporting one another, and continuing forward with strength and dignity.
May this Easter bring moments of peace, comfort, and hope.
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في هذا العيد، نتمسّك بمعنى القيامة والتجدّد، حتى في الأوقات الصعبة.
تذكّرنا قصة الفصح أنّ النور لا يغيب في الظلمة، بل يبقى حاضرًا فيها.
في مختلف أنحاء لبنان، نفكّر بكل من يتمسّك بالأمل، ويساند من حوله، ويواصل المضي قدمًا.
نتمنّى أن يحمل هذا العيد لحظات من السلام والراحة، والأمل.
#lebanon #easter #hope #faith #ساعدونا_على_النهوض
A message from Thomas A. Abraham, Founder & Chairman of the Help Us Rise Initiative Thomas A. Abraham
“Our roots run deeper than any wound. Our branches reach higher than any storm. We do not bend. We do not break. We do not bow. Because the Cedar does not die. It endures.”
Also shared through music: youtu.be/XcjgE5ew40k
#TheCedarCovenant #Lebanon #Resilience
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رسالة من توماس أبراهام، مؤسس ورئيس مجلس إدارة مبادرة ساعدونا على النهوض
“جذورنا أعمق من أي جرح، وأغصاننا تمتدّ أعلى من أي عاصفة. لا ننحني، ولا ننكسر، ولا نخضع، لأن شجرة الأرز لا تموت، بل تبقى.”
للاستماع إلى العمل الموسيقي:
youtu.be/XcjgE5ew40k
Sharing an update from the René Moawad Foundation:
They continue to support displaced families in collective shelters by providing essential items such as mattresses, blankets, sleeping mats, jerry cans, and solar lamps—helping meet basic needs while preserving dignity.
#lebanon #communitysupport #RMF
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مشاركة لتحديث من مؤسسة رينيه معوض:
تواصل المؤسسة دعم العائلات النازحة في مراكز الإيواء الجماعية من خلال توفير مستلزمات أساسية مثل الفرش والبطانيات وحصر النوم وجالونات المياه والمصابيح الشمسية—بما يساعد على تلبية الاحتياجات الأساسية مع الحفاظ على الكرامة الإنسانية.
#لبنان #دعم_المجتمع #ساعدونا_على_النهوض
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.
