Orphan Welfare Society and Mohammad Zaidan Center for Vocational Training held their second annual graduation ceremony at the OWS playground. The ceremony was attended by a number of religious, political and social figures from Saida, in addition to the students’ families and friends. Nassar The ceremony started with the alumni procession, followed by SGS student Mohammad Hijazi reciting a section of the Quran. After the national anthem, Mrs. Leila Nassar Ibrahim, head of Mohammad Zaidan Center for Vocational Training welcomed the audience. In her address, she emphasized the importance of vocational education in building the future of the youth, “We should embrace those who face socio-ec...

OWS started phase 1 of a long lasting training program on advanced programs that will activate the communication between staff. The program started last week and the sessions will last till the end of July.

A number of institutions, clubs and individual philanthropists have overwhelmed Orphan Welfare Society children with their generous donations and support during the holy month of Ramadan. The children were invited to various dinners (Iftars) both inside and outside OWS and they gladly attended these iftars experiencing the spirit of this holy month and feeling assured that there are those who are looking out for them despite their rough lives. Each iftar had its own uniqueness; some of them took place at special restaurants in Saida and its neighborhood,   others happened in the OWS garden which has been decorated for the occasion with shining lightings and lanterns so the children would e...

The Ladies Committee (Sadikat El-Dar) at Orphan Welfare Society organized their annual sohour in the newly revamped Dar garden which embraced over 450 invitees and supporters from Saida and other Lebanese areas. MP Fouad Sanioura, PM Mrs. Bahia Hariri, Dr. Abdul Rahman Bizri and Mayor Eng. Mohammad Saudi attended the sohour in support of OWS. The event began with a show by OWS children (SGS students and our students from the Schools for Special Needs and for the Deaf) inspired by Ramadan traditions. SGS newly formed singing club then sang special  Ramadan songs which highlighted their talents. The program of the evening also included a tombola draw which included expensive gifts ranging fro...

Audi Bank employee volunteers joined Orphan Welfare Society’s children for iftar at the DAR where Robot Novot made a very special appearance. Robot Novot is part of the technology and innovation program at Audi Bank. Just before having iftar, Novot talked and danced with the children showing them his fascinating movements and skills. The children were extremely amazed with his extraordinary performance.

President of Orphan Welfare Society, Dr. Said El-Makkaoui, Mayor of Saida Municipality, Eng. Mohammad Saudi and Mr. Ali Koteich, proprietor of Framedia Printing, jointly held a press conference in Saida Municipality to launch the Ramadan decorations that OWS and Framedia initiated to decorate Saida in collaboration with Saida municipality. Dr. El-Makkaoui started his speech by thanking Saida Municipality for its collaboration with OWS for the fourth year and congratulated the Sidonians on the coming on of holy month of Ramadan. Dr. El-Makkaoui said: “For the fourth year in a row, we confirm that Saida is a Ramadan city through the exceptional and eye-catching decorations. I extend my since...