OFFRE JOIE The Joy of Giving
Founded in 1985 by lawyer Dr. Melhem Emile Khalaf, Offre Joie is an independent Lebanese non-governmental humanitarian organization. Q & A with Offre Joie What is the vision of Offre Joie? Offre Joie started during the Civil War, when some of us realized we had to do something to counter the conflict. The best way […]
A Conversation with India’s Ambassador to Lebanon: His Excellency Sanjiv Arora
Interviewed by: Patricia Bitar Cherfan, Editor-in-Chief Before he takes his next post in February of 2019 as India’s Secretary of Overseas Indian Affairs, HOME Magazine sat down with H.E Sanjiv Arora who shed light on various topics, ranging from Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy to his faith in the diaspora population and why bilateral trade between Lebanon and […]
Dr. Dima Jamali: Breaking Into the Fortress of the Parliament
Interviewed by: Patricia Bitar Cherfan, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Dima Jamali is a woman of many hats and her diverse list of accomplishments stands as a testament to her professional versatility. Since victoriously winning a seat in the 2018 parliamentary election, she has been seen as a beacon of hope for Lebanon and its governance. By breaking into […]
Dafa Campaign and Banque Misr Lebanon SAL (BML) Extend Nationwide Campaign to Warm More Families this Winter
Beirut, January 15, 2019: As part of its ongoing commitment to help the highest number of families in need in Lebanon, #DafaCampaign in coordination with Banque Misr Liban Sal (BML) have extended the aid collection campaign under the slogan “من خيرك ساعد غيرك” due to the harsh and severe winter conditions sweeping across the country. […]
Dining in the Dark
Accepting an invitation to dine in the dark gives the writer new insight. Article by: Yara Zgheib Where is the salt? First question of many that catapults through my mind. I reach my hands forward, slowly, hesitant, feeling the tablecloth in front of me. My fingers touch something tubular. Two. Glass. The top feels like […]
Lebanon’s Superheroes: Marc Torbey
A Lebanese hero reflects on the work of Offre Joie, an NGO he credits with saving him. Article by: Maryam Ghaddar Sometimes it takes stepping out of the shadows and into the light for a person to become the hero the world needs. Sound familiar? It should. It’s about the scene in “Superman” when Clark […]
