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“Fei” Space in Aley: A Local Initiative Connecting People with Land, Self, and Community - Video Report by Zahraa Ayyad

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By Hasan Sendian, Rabih Younes, Ali Zalzali, Nour Marzouk
| Salam wa Kalam
Christina Abi Rafeh, a young yoga instructor and humanitarian worker, founded the “Fei” space in the Aley area of Mount Lebanon, together with a group of her friends. This space blends nature, art, and culture, offering an open environment for mental well-being and connection with oneself and others. Christina says she created this place to offer a space for anyone who longs for moments of stillness and connection with themselves and the nature around them.
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Hania Zaatari Develops a Chatbot to Support Displaced People in Lebanon - Report by Nour Marzouk

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By Hasan Sendian, Rabih Younes, Ali Zalzali, Jad Fakih
| Salam wa Kalam
Hania Zaatari, a mechanical engineering specialist and head of the Licensing and Monitoring Division at the South Regional Authority, launched a personal initiative to support displaced people during the latest war on Lebanon. Leveraging technology to streamline aid distribution, she developed a WhatsApp-based chatbot—an automated messaging system that allows displaced people to request assistance from their homes, eliminating the need to visit field centers.
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Rivoli Cinema Returns: A Space for Unity through Art - Report by Hasan Sendian

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By Rabih Younes, Ali Zalzali, Jad Fakih, Hasan Sendian
| Salam wa Kalam
After 50 years of absence, Rivoli Cinema in Rayak is making a comeback—not just as a tribute to its past but with a new and refreshed identity. The restoration project began as a personal initiative by its owners, Elias Chebabi and Kamal Okeis, grandsons of the cinema’s founders, Jean and Yacoub Chebabi. Despite Lebanon’s recent crisis, the renovation efforts never stopped.
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"Kifna?" Initiative: Healing Together through Sharing our Stories - Report by Rabih Younes and Ali Zalzali

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By Jad Fakih, Ali Zalzali, Rabih Younes, Rawan Mehanna
| Salam wa Kalam
The “Kifna” initiative provided many individuals the opportunity to participate in "release sessions," where they could openly share their emotions and challenges. These sessions, organized across different age groups, were facilitated by psychotherapist Hanan Nasr, who guided participants in discussing the hardships they faced during the war.
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Al-Sayyed Bakery: Reopened and Brought Life Back to the Heart of Nabatieh - Report by Jad Fakih

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By Rabih Younes, Rawan Mehanna, Zahraa Ayyad, Ali Zalzali
| Salam wa Kalam
In the heart of Nabatieh's market, which bore a significant share of the destructive effects of war, the renowned "Al-Sayyid Bakery" reopened its doors just hours after the ceasefire came into effect. It welcomed thousands of residents returning to the city after more than 60 days of displacement. Fadel Al-Sayyid, the young owner of this bakery, was among the first to return to Nabatieh to meet the needs of its people.
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