March Lebanon launched the “What United Us Matters More” festival on February 16, 2025, in the heart of Tripoli, specifically in Syria Street, the former demarcation line between Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh. The festival was rooted in the belief that bringing people together around what unites them is more significant than focusing on […]
Category: Beirut
Hona Beirut: Standing Strong for Displaced Families Amidst the War
Reaching Displaced Communities Across Beirut In response to the war on Lebanon which started in September 2024, the Hona Beirut youth undertook an inspiring initiative to support the displaced families who were affected by the war. Their efforts reached six shelters and schools across Beirut, hosting displaced civilians and families of Lebanese Army members. Impacting […]
Hona Beirut: Sports for Reconciliation اختلافاتنا 1 – خلافنا 0
The Annual Football Tournament: Bringing the Youth from Diverse Areas From All Over Beirut Hona Beirut recently hosted its annual Football Tournament: اختلافاتنا 1 – خلافنا 0 which joins together youth both as players and audience, from different sects and backgrounds in an effort to foster connections, break barriers, encourage social cohesion, and create a space […]
This is Beirut – Global Pluralism Award: Lea Baroudi Among the 10 Finalists
The Global Centre for Pluralism announced on Wednesday the names of the ten finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award. Lea Baroudi, founder of the NGO March, is among these finalists competing for the award that “celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.” […]
ALL ABOARD! BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH CREATING SAFE AND INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SPACES
In 2016, MARCH inaugurated Kahwetna, on Syria street, the former demarcation line between Jabal Mohsen and Beb El Tebbeneh of a violent past. Kahwetna serves as a cultural café and hub which brought together former enemies and fighters in the aim of building bridges and friendships and fostering constructive dialogue. Today, Kahwetna has developed into the […]
HONA BEIRUT: A CULTURE HOT-SPOT IN THE HEART OF BEIRUT
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, hosts several marginalized communities who lack access to equal and equitable opportunities. This has been the city’s biggest trait for a long time even before the start of the current economic crisis. In addition to the socio-economic inequalities, what characterizes this city is a fissure between the different communities. Most […]
THEATER FOR RECONCILIATION: Uniting Communities through Art and Culture
MARCH believes in the transformative power of art and culture as catalysts for positive change. This belief has inspired numerous initiatives such as the Theater for Reconciliation. Launched in 2015 in Tripoli, Lebanon, this groundbreaking program has successfully united and reconciled youth from diverse backgrounds through the medium of theater. By providing a safe and […]
“Taarafou” Theater for Reconciliation /تعارفوا
32 full house performances in Lebanon so far in four different theatres Viewed by more than 5576 people Covered by 29 national and international media MARCH Presents “Taarafou” Written and Directed by Yehia Jaber What happens when 18 young men and women, who come from different backgrounds and areas in Beirut, meet to get to […]
ليبانون تابلويد – يحيى جابر في “تعارفوا”: لعبة البكاء والضحك في المأساة
تُعرض على خشبة مسرح دوار الشمس في الطيونة مسرحية “تعارفوا” كتابة وسيناريو واخراج يحيى جابر. الأربعاء ٠٢ فبراير ٢٠٢٢ أنطوان سلامه- تعارفوا عنوان مسرحية يحيى جابر “الكوميدية الطائفية” كتابة وإخراجا في سياق نشاطات جمعية مارتش يقودك العنوان حكما الى سورة الحجرات (آية ١٣) :” يا أيها الناس إنّا خلقناكم من ذكر وأنثى وجعلناكم شعوبا وقبائل لتعارفوا…” […]
Ici Beyrouth – Initiée par MARCH, “Taarafou”, les 1er et 2 février au théâtre Tournesol
Bélinda Ibrahim Jan 27, 2022 À 5:50 Les initiatives culturelles de l’ONG MARCH, fondée par l’infatigable Léa Baroudi, se suivent, se ressemblent, mais surtout rassemblent. Cette dernière pièce dont le scénario a été écrit par Yehya Jaber se tiendra, pour deux soirées consécutives, au théâtre Tournesol. À l’image des pièces précédentes, celle-ci sera également jouée par […]
