Many people ask me what I exactly do for a living, and the answer is for a couple of years, I was full-time at MARCH Lebanon, an NGO I’ve been part of for more than 6 years now. I might not be full-time anymore now that my career path has taken me on new adventures in TV, but MARCH and our activities are something still dear to my heart and always support.
What’s Hona Beirut?
Earlier this year, the intense months of hard work were done, and Hona Beirut opened its doors. Hona Beirut stands on a plot of land that used to be a junkyard on the border between Beirut and Ghobeiri, right across the highway from Horsh Beirut.
Today, it’s green again, with a large garden and outdoor spaces all around a prefabricated cultural cafe, recording studio, workshop space and a fun place to hang out for some wholesome fun for Beirut’s young men and women.
If you are looking for a place to have a meeting, or just work on your laptop, play a board game or even take a free workshop, I recommend you go there when you can. The staff is all young men and women from Beirut’s most marginalized areas, and the prices are extremely affordable.
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Christmas Market of Handmade Goods!
This Christmas season, MARCH has its young men and women’s work on full display at Hona Beirut.
Over the years, MARCH’s Kahwetna in Tipoli, and Hona Beirut in the capital, have trained and supported hundreds of young men and women from neighborhoods like Beb El Tebbeneh, Jabal Mohsen, Khandal El Ghamik, Tarik Jdideh, and many others.
This included graphic design intensive workshops, furniture upcylcing courses, music making and choreography. Everything from witty tote bags and t-shirts, to purses, jewelry and even furniture is on display for you to buy for yourself or as a gift this holiday season.
Along with the Christmas market, live entertainment and yummy food and beverages will be available. All the items are very affordable and handmade with love and hope, so it works for your Secret Santa at work or school too!
RSVP on the event, which is happening Thursday December 20, 5:00–10:00PM
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