Location
Bar Elias, LebanonCity / national level work
National with a local presence in Bar Elias
Date Established
1878
Initiated By
NGO
Website
https://www.makassed.org/ar/Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
Education, Relief, ReligionCollaborating initiatives
Bar Elias Municipality
Al-Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association

Mission and objectives
- Building a distinguished community based on noble values, national pride, and Islamic principles to enhance its capabilities and educate future generations.
- Providing aid and support to individuals and families in need, including food, shelter, and financial assistance.
- Organising educational programs and initiatives to improve skills and knowledge, thereby enhancing employment and developmental opportunities.
- Supporting access to essential healthcare services and promoting health education and personal hygiene.
- Promoting Islamic values and ethics within the community, fostering humanitarian and fraternal practices.
- Contributing to sustainable development through projects in agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental protection to improve living conditions.
Main activities with youth
Distributing food supplies to families in need with youth as volunteers and sponsoring orphans.
Their story
The association started in Beirut with the primary goal of establishing educational centres and Islamic schools. This initiative aimed to provide Muslim citizens and local children with alternatives to attending foreign-affiliated schools. It was initiated by some community leaders at that time.
Constituency
The organization relies on youth to organize activities, including the distribution of food supplies and aid.
They meet young people in rented indoor venues, such as hotels or cultural centers.
Current management
The administration is composed of senior members with teachers, trainers, and activity organizers representing various nationalities and age groups. Youth also play an important role in the activities and festivals organized by the association.
Use of digital tools
They use social media platforms and their website to promote their activities and achievements, as well as to collect donations through their website