Help Us Rise is a community-focused initiative of The Beirut Foundation, dedicated to supporting individuals and families across Lebanon. The initiative works by directing resources to trusted local organizations and community-led efforts, ensuring that support is meaningful, grounded, and responsive to real needs. Its approach is collaborative, partnership-based, and centered on long-term community well-being.
Tracing its roots back to 1924 as a college for women founded by Presbyterian missionaries, the Lebanese American University (LAU) has evolved into a pinnacle of higher education in #lebanon, consistently upholding the highest American educational standards. Today, #lau continues its century-long tradition of service, offering globally recognized and accredited programs across the US, Canada, and Europe, shaping future leaders and change-makers. Join us in celebrating a legacy of excellence and innovation. #changemakers
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بدأت الجامعة الأميركية اللبنانية (LAU) رحلتها في عام 1924 ككلية للنساء أسسها المبشرون البريسبيتريان، وقد تطورت إلى منارة للتعليم العالي في لبنان، محافظة دائمًا على أعلى المعايير التعليمية الأميركية. اليوم، تواصل الجامعة تقليدها العريق في الخدمة، وتقدم برامج معترف بها عالميًا ومعتمدة في الولايات المتحدة وكندا وأوروبا. انضموا إلينا للاحتفال بتراث من التميز والابتكار. # قادة_التغيير #لبنان
@lebanese_american_university Lebanese American University - LAU ... See MoreSee Less

On this Labor Day, we recognize the people across Lebanon who continue showing up, working, and supporting their communities—often in the most challenging circumstances.
From those providing essential services to those quietly helping others move forward, their work sustains more than livelihoods—it sustains dignity and resilience.
Today, we acknowledge their effort, their commitment, and the strength it takes to keep going.
#lebanon #laborday #dignity #resilience
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في عيد العمال، نُحيّي كل من يواصل العمل في مختلف أنحاء لبنان، ويدعم مجتمعه رغم التحديات.
من العاملين في الخدمات الأساسية إلى كل من يساند الآخرين بصمت، عملهم لا يحافظ فقط على سبل العيش، بل يحفظ الكرامة ويعزّز الصمود.
اليوم، نقدّر جهودهم والتزامهم والقوة التي يتطلبها الاستمرار. ... See MoreSee Less

Sharing from the Beirut Marathon Association:
Registrations are now open for May 23, 2026.
Run side by side or virtually—no matter the circumstances, the movement continues.
May 23, 2026
21K · 10K · 5K · 1K
70 898151
beirutmarathon.org
#lebanon #beirutmarathon #community
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مشاركة من جمعية ماراثون بيروت:
التسجيل مفتوح الآن لسباق 23 أيار 2026.
سواء حضورياً أو عن بعد، المسيرة مستمرة مهما كانت الظروف.
23 أيار 2026
21 كم · 10 كم · 5 كم · 1 كم
70 898151
beirutmarathon.org
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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.

The Beirut Foundation works through partnerships, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Where there is community, there is resilience. Where there is resilience, there is hope.

