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Send Elia & Jason to the World Robot Olympiad

There is one rule the boys built into their machine and refused to change. When the August 4 explosion plays, the port flashes exactly once. It never loops. The wave of light spreads across Beirut the way it really did, in a circle, and then it stops. Elia is 10. Jason is 11. They decided, on their own, that you do not get to watch that flash twice. What they built: Lumen is a machine that turns data into light. A printed world map lies flat on a table. Standing on top of it are five tall columns of light, thirty-five small screens in total, driven by six Arduinos: one conductor and five players, talking to each other over two wires. Press a button and history starts moving in front of you. How high a point of light sits on a column tells you its latitude. The dark gaps between the columns are the ocean, so you feel the distance a thing had to travel. Swap the paper map underneath and the same five columns stop showing the whole world and start showing a single city. That city, for the dataset they care about most, is Beirut. Why light? Their starting point was a phrase everyone repeats: data is the new oil. The boys pointed out the part people skip. You cannot pour crude oil into a car. Somebody has to refine it first, and nobody has been refining our history. Then they found the research. Psychologists call it the picture superiority effect: show a person thousands of images once, and they will still recognize them later. Words fade. Pictures stay. So Elia and Jason stopped trying to explain data and started showing it. Five stories, told in light: 1) August 4, 2020. The map becomes their city. One flash. One time. 2) Where our alphabet went. Three thousand years ago, sailors from Tyre, Sidon and Beirut carried something west across the sea. Not gold. An alphabet. On Lumen, the light starts at home and spreads until every column is glowing, because those letters became Greek, then Latin, then Arabic. They are the letters you are reading right now. Lebanon has exported light before. 3) The Silk Road. A caravan of light crossing column to column, east to west, along the route the traders actually walked. 4) A pandemic you can read. Six million deaths is a number too large to feel, so they turned it into rising bars of light by continent. Cases lead in Asia and Europe. Deaths climb highest in the Americas. Same event, different story, understood in a second. 5) One moment, five clocks. The same instant is a different hour on every meridian, so each column keeps its own local time and a line of daylight sweeps across as the world turns. This is not a school science fair: The World Robot Olympiad publishes an official brief every year, and every team on earth builds against the same one. The 2026 theme is Robots Meet Culture, and one of its three areas asks a specific question: museums and monuments can show you the past, but can a robot make you feel it? Elia and Jason answered that question with five columns of light. Not with a screen, not with an app, but with something physical you stand in front of and watch move. The brief also asks for an orchestra: not one robot doing one job, but several working in coordination to tell a story through motion and light. Lumen is six microcontrollers, one conductor and five players, synchronized over two wires. And the judging criteria ask teams to show respect for cultural authenticity. Two children decided that the flash at the port plays once and never repeats, before anyone told them that was something they would be marked on. Some things you cannot teach. Who they are: Elia Saber, 10, Louaize School. Jason Soujaa, 11, Saint Joseph School. Team Innovative Ninja Coders. They won first place in Lebanon's national competition and earned the right to represent Lebanon at the World Robot Olympiad International Final in Puerto Rico, December 2026, in the Future Innovators category, Elementary age group. They are competing under Area 3 of this year's theme, Experiencing Art and History with Robots, and their project connects to two UN Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education, and Sustainable Cities and Communities. I'm Charbel Daoud, their coach. I have spent over 10 years mentoring young people in robotics and coding, and I am currently a PhD candidate in artificial intelligence. That matters here for one reason: I know what these boys have built is not a toy, and I know exactly how far it can still go. Jad Daoud coaches alongside me and was on site with the boys through the competition. When you are eleven years old explaining a soldered circuit to international judges in your third language, having someone in the room who knows the project as well as you do is the difference between freezing and finishing. This is our third time carrying the flag: In 2022 we represented Lebanon in Germany and finished in the top 20 in the world. In 2023 we went to Panama. Puerto Rico is our third international final, and by far our youngest team. Lebanon does not send children to world championships easily. There is no federation writing the checks, no sponsor covering the flights, no ministry underwriting the trip. Every single time, it comes down to whether enough people decide it's worth it. What we need: Total goal: $28,000 That covers: -> Round-trip flights, Beirut to Puerto Rico -> WRO international registration fees -> Nights of Accommodation -> Food and Ground transport during the competition week -> A custom protective case and transport for Lumen: 30 x 45 x 20 cm and about 5 kg of hand-soldered columns, screens and wiring -> Booth design, build and preparation. At WRO, Future Innovators teams present at their own stand for the whole competition. That means the printed maps, the base the columns stand on, banners, signage, the poster, team shirts, and everything a visitor sees before Elia and Jason say a word. It is a real cost and it is the difference between a project on a table and a project people stop for. -> Spare components, because things break in transit, and materials for the months of preparation before the flight What your donation actually buys: A shot at the stage. In Germany we finished in the top 20 in the world. Top 20 is close enough to see the podium from where you are standing, and far enough to know exactly what it would take to get there. We have spent every year since working that out. This time we are bringing an 11 year old and a 12 year old with a project nobody else thought of. So what your donation buys is a real possibility: that at the closing ceremony in Puerto Rico, in front of teams from across the world, the name called out is Lebanon, and the two people who walk up to collect it are children from Beirut. We cannot promise that. Nobody can. But it cannot happen at all if they are not in the room. And whether or not they win, here is what every person who walks past their table will see: a printed map, five columns of light, one flash at a port, and a wave moving outward across a city the world has mostly stopped thinking about. Elia and Jason have not stopped thinking about it. That is the entire point. If you can't donate: Share this with one person. A share costs nothing and it has funded more of these trips than you would believe. To everyone who gave in 2022 and 2023: you are the reason there is a 2026. Those students are still building, and some are studying engineering now. This is what it compounds into. شكراً. Thank you. Charbel Daoud and Jad Daoud Coaches, Team Innovative Ninja Coders

$1,000 raised Of $28,000

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Tony-Beaino

⚠️THIS FUNDRAISER IS FOR ALL THE STORIES I POST⚠️ Hi I’m Tony When someone in a family becomes sick, life doesn’t pause. Rent is still due. Groceries are still needed. Children still need care. The weight of it all can feel unbearable. That’s where kindness makes all the difference. I believe that even the smallest act of compassion can bring hope into someone’s darkest moment. A helping hand can mean a warm meal on the table. It can mean keeping the lights on. It can mean giving parents the chance to focus on healing instead of worrying about how they’ll make it through the week. With your support, we can ease the burden for families who are doing their best to stay strong. Together, we can turn generosity into comfort, and kindness into real, lasting change. Thank you for helping me help families when they need it most. ❤️

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Equip 10 Firefighters with CLW's Class of 2025

Today, the under-equipped Lebanese Civil Defense firefighters risk their lives each time they respond to emergencies. Without essential protective gear, they face the flames in their bare clothes—a dangerous and life-threatening task that underscores their extraordinary strength and resilience as volunteers who work for free. The Senior Class of College Louise Wegmann (2025) is determined to change that. In October 2024, during a critical wildfire in our community, these brave firefighters protected our school, our homes, and Lebanon's precious green spaces. Their heroic efforts inspired us to take action. As part of the #EN-ROUGE-ET-BLANC school campaign in support of the Lebanese Civil Defence, our initial goal is to raise $10,000 to fully equip 10 firefighters with the essential gear they urgently need. But we can't do this alone. We need your support. Every donation, big or small, goes beyond providing equipment. It shows these firefighters that their sacrifices are recognized and appreciated, boosting their confidence and determination as they continue their mission to protect our country. Every dollar counts. Join us in giving back to those who risk everything for us.

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Fundraiser for Sawa Palliative Care

Hello everyone, SAWA is a non-profit organization providing Palliative care for patients with life threatening illnesses, with a goal of improving the quality of life for patients and their families. We provide free services at home focusing on the medical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients during the last stages of their life, along with their caregivers’, in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Our goal is to help people live comfortably their remaining days, with dignity and comfort, and to provide the best possible care for patients and their families. We are addressing these needs with our experienced and specialized team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains and palliative care specialists. Palliative care is an essential service that ensures patients receive the necessary support during their most vulnerable times. However, providing high-quality palliative care requires substantial resources, including medical supplies, specialized equipment, training for healthcare providers specialized in palliative care, and comprehensive patient and family emotional and spiritual support services. Despite our best efforts, our resources are limited, and the demand for palliative care continues to grow. By supporting SAWA for Palliative Care, we can enhance our services and reach more patients in need. Your generous donation will directly play a crucial role in ensuring that patients and their families receive the compassionate and comprehensive care they deserve. We sincerely hope that you will consider our request and join us in our mission to provide exceptional palliative care services. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those facing serious illness. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Testimonials from Patients' Families: • The family of Mrs. Sibelle Kaadi: After many years of battling cancer, we were introduced to "Sawa for Palliative Care”. The organization's members offered us sincere support, visiting daily, providing emotional, spiritual, and practical guidance, and even staying in constant communication with the doctor. Their presence brought comfort and strength during our time of illness and loss, helping us cope with the difficult circumstances. We are deeply grateful to "Sawa" for their dedication, compassion, and invaluable support throughout our journey. • Jumana, Souad, and Asaad Abu Alous And their families: SAWA provided invaluable support to our family by making multiple visits to care for our beloved mother, who, at 102 years old, was suffering from painful ulcers. The medical team's care brought her comfort, and we eagerly awaited his visits. Their compassion and professionalism left a lasting impact on us, exemplifying humanitarian work and the dignified care of the patient. We are deeply grateful to SAWA and its team for their dedicated efforts.

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Help a widow and her kids

My sister and I decided to start this campaign in the hope of giving our mother some support during an incredibly difficult time in our lives. Our mom is unable to work, not because she doesn’t want to, but because she does not have Lebanese nationality and does not speak Arabic fluently, which makes finding a job almost impossible. Two years ago, we lost our father after a painful battle with ALS. His passing left not only an emotional void in our hearts, but also a heavy financial burden that we have been struggling to carry on our own. The income I earn is very small and barely covers a portion of our basic needs, such as food, rent, and school expenses. On top of that, the house we live in is filled with dampness and humidity, which has caused constant allergies and skin problems, making our living conditions even harder. Through this campaign, we are simply trying to create a safer, more stable life for our mother and our family, and any support no matter how small would mean more to us than words can express. You can contact us at : 71478807 Whish: 71 478807 or 70902254 قرّرنا، أنا وأختي، إطلاق هذه الحملة على أمل أن نتمكّن من تقديم بعض الدعم لوالدتنا في هذه المرحلة الصعبة جدًا من حياتنا. والدتنا غير قادرة على العمل، ليس لأنها لا تريد ذلك، بل لأنها لا تحمل الجنسية اللبنانية ولا تتقن اللغة العربية بطلاقة، مما يجعل إيجاد فرصة عمل أمرًا شبه مستحيل. منذ سنتين، فقدنا والدنا بعد صراع مؤلم مع مرض التصلّب الجانبي الضموري (ALS). ترك رحيله فراغًا كبيرًا في قلوبنا، كما وضع على عاتقنا عبئًا ماديًا ثقيلًا نحاول تحمّله وحدنا. الدخل الذي أحقّقه محدود جدًا ولا يكاد يكفي لتغطية جزء من احتياجاتنا الأساسية، مثل الطعام، الإيجار، ومصاريف المدرسة. وفوق كل ذلك، فإن المنزل الذي نعيش فيه يعاني من رطوبة شديدة، ما تسبّب لنا بحالات حساسية ومشاكل جلدية مستمرة، وجعل ظروف عيشنا أكثر صعوبة. من خلال هذه الحملة، نحاول فقط تأمين حياة أكثر أمانًا واستقرارًا لوالدتنا ولعائلتنا، وأي دعم، مهما كان بسيطًا، سيعني لنا الكثير ويفوق قدرتنا على التعبير بالكلمات يمكنكم التواصل معنا من خلال هذا الرقم: 71478807

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Help Keep Mashala Shelter Alive

Mashala Shelter is a humble animal refuge located in Zefta, Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon. It’s home to around 200 stray and abandoned dogs and donkeys, all cared for by one man alone — Houssein Hamze. Since 2006, Houssein has dedicated his life to saving animals no one else cares for. Every single day, he feeds, shelters, and provides medical care to dogs, cats, donkeys, and other strays who have nowhere else to go. Without him, these animals would not survive. There is no government support, no official funding. Everything relies on donations. The need is constant — food, veterinary care, shelter maintenance, rescues, and emergencies. This fundraiser isn’t for a specific project — it’s to secure the continuation of Mashala Shelter, so that Houssein can keep doing what he does best: saving lives. If you can, please donate. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps ensure that the shelter can continue to operate. These animals depend on Houssein. And now, Houssein depends on us. Thank you for your compassion and support

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Help us save the life of over 10 dying dogs

Over the past week, there has been a huge amount of cases that have been reported to us. Unfortunately due to financial constraints we cannot help every dog or cat that we get sent but these 10 dogs are all in urgent need of help and we couldn’t leave them behind. 1 dog dumped by his owners and hit by a car and unfortunately is now paralyzed. Another baby was born with no eyes and her breeders couldn’t sell her so they dumped her BLIND. 2 other babies have a severe case of mange and are literally dying of emaciation and anemia. There’s one dog who will unfortunately lose both his arms and many many others needing immediate medical help. We are creating this fundraiser so we can solely focus the funds on these dogs so they can get the best medical care, most of these dogs will require surgeries that will cost thousands of dollars, others will require long term medical care that will also cost us a lot. Apart from this, these dogs will need to eat the highest quality of food and we have to get them beds, medicine etc… Please help us reach our goal on this fundraiser so we can change the life of these dogs forever

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elmaestro Care 💚

A lot of you keep asking how you can help with the cases I’m doing. If you want to participate, God Bless you. Let's change the world together 💚👊🏼

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Giving Makes Hopes True - Teach For Lebanon

No crisis is bigger than a child's need to learn. Across Lebanon, hundreds of schools are now serving as emergency shelters. For tens of thousands of displaced families, the classroom that was supposed to shape a child's future is now where they sleep, eat, and wait. Education in Lebanon didn't just pause. It collapsed overnight. But Teach For Lebanon Fellows didn't. They are still there, in classrooms that still stand, on screens when classrooms don't, in hallways of collective shelters when nothing else is possible. They are teaching children how to name their feelings when the world feels upside down. They are sitting with students who don't know if they're ever going home again. They are proving, every single day, that a child in crisis is still a child who can learn. Since 2008, TFL has placed over 341 Fellows across 153 schools, directly reaching 75,500 students. Our data consistently shows that students taught by TFL Fellows improve both academically and in their sense of wellbeing — even in the midst of crisis. And the impact continues long after the Fellowship ends. Now, our 273 alumni continue impacting over 1 million children nationwide. Your donation today makes that possible. It keeps a Fellow in the field. And when everything else is uncertain, it gives a child the one thing war should never take away: the chance to learn and hope again. → Donate now and protect the right to learn.

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Nadim, just at 51 years old, had a life changing experience

This campaign tells the story of Nadim, who experienced a life-altering accident when he fell from a scaffold. As a result, his daily tasks became extremely challenging. Despite facing financial difficulties, there was a glimmer of hope when Nadim was approved for a trial treatment in France that could restore his autonomy. However, the cost of the treatment was approximately $140,000. The campaign successfully raised $51,085, which greatly influenced Nadim and his family. Not only did your contributions give Nadim hope, but they also provided hope to a whole community of individuals with special needs.

The campaign was able to collect 51,085$

Nadim, just at 51 years old, had a life changing experience

Education Success Stories

Supporting children with special needs

Acsauvel, an NGO, successfully launched a campaign to support children with special needs in Deir Tamish. Despite challenges including delayed government support, and the pandemic, the campaign has greatly impacted the lives of 125 individuals by providing education, well-being, and support.

Every contribution, whether through donations or sharing the request, was highly valued in making a difference and sustaining the employment of teachers and therapists.

The campaign was able to raise 10,085$

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Empowering Nancy to Hear Again

This heartfelt plea for support shares the story of Nancy, who has had hearing issues since childhood. Her parents previously raised funds for her life-changing cochlear implant surgery, but unfortunately, the device has stopped working after over 15 years.

With Nancy's father working overseas, her family was in desperate need of support.

Contributions, no matter their size, made a significant difference in restoring Nancy's hearing and allowing her to pursue her dreams.

The campaign successfully raised the entire required amount of 5,000$

Sports Success Stories

Mountaineer Rami Rasamny takes on a new record for a cause!

Rami challenged himself to run up and down Kilimanjaro (5895 km) in 14 hours. This time, he ran to support Chef Tina Wazirian with food distribution throughout his country. With your donations, we were able to make that difference!

A total of $7,620 has been raised, surpassing the initial goal of 5,895$

Mountaineer Rami Rasamny takes on a new record for a cause!

Medical Success Stories

Jean's Medical Expenses

Thanks to the compassionate individuals like yourself and your generous donations, Jean underwent the crucial surgery he desperately needed.

The campaign successfully raised the total amount needed: 4,027$

Emergency Success Stories

Dialysis and ICU for Natasha

Thanks to the urgent campaign, we successfully raised almost the entire amount needed to support the critical condition of a 3-year-old girl. Dialysis and ICU were required for her treatment. The initial amount needed was $10,000. Natasha was diagnosed with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).

The campaign was able to raise 9,262$

Sports Success Stories

The 19.8 Global Sports Challenge!

People around the world were invited to practice the sport of their choice over a minimal target of 19.8 km, lapses, summits, etc..,

The campaign was able to collect 60,285$!

60,285$ Collected by Together LiBeirut to keep the needs of Beirut on top of everyone’s mind and to raise funds for its ongoing work

Medical Success Stories

Rawad El Hayek: Overcoming Adversity Through a Life-Changing Hearing Aid

Rawad El Hayek, a 24-year-old man, was born with a congenital syndrome called "hemifacial microsomia" which resulted in partial facial paralysis and unilateral hearing loss. Throughout his academic and personal life, he faced a lot of challenges due to his hearing loss in his right ear.

In the midst of the worst economic crisis happening in his country, Rawad successfully started a fundahope crowdfunding campaign to implant a bone-anchored hearing aid that would help him regain his hearing sense in his right ear. The campaign was successful in raising the major amount needed for the implant.

The campaign was able to raise 12,525$

Rawad El Hayek: Overcoming Adversity Through a Life-Changing Hearing Aid

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The Unbreakable attending the World Championship!

Thanks to fundahope, Shiva "the unbreakable" Karout, a professional powerlifter with many international championships under his belt, represented his country in the IPF World Powerlifting Championship in Minsk (Belarus) the past September.

The campaign was able to collect 3,450$

The Unbreakable attending the World Championship!

Medical Success Stories

Baby Aline Makari Will Be Able Now To Do Her Liver Transplantation!

Mr. Fadi Nacouzi received the net sum of $66,964 received thanks to fundahope's donors.

Baby Aline Makari will be able now to do her liver transplantation. Thank you for saving lives!

66,964$ Collected by Fadi Nacouzi for baby Aline Makari to do her liver transplantation as soon as possible

Medical Success Stories

A New Chance in Life For Baby Mila!

fundahope delivered to Mrs. Farah Habbal the net sum of $160,528 received through fundahope.

Thank you for playing a role in saving Baby Mila, and giving her a new chance in life.

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