On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, Orphan Welafre Society- Saida lighted it up blue its premises including Ahmad Riad Jawhari Center for Autism. This is an international initiative where all foundations and NGOs supporting autism light it up blue after United Nations recognized April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness throughout the world and adopted blue as the official color of this day.   

The president of Orphan Welfare Society- Saida, Dr. Said Makkaoui, honored the students of Ahmad Mosbah Bizri Center for Children with Special Needs after their comeback from Abdu Dhabi. The students participated in the 9th Regional Tournaments for Special Olympics (ME & North Africa) 2018 and won 3 gold medals. Dr. Makkaoui, after distributing the gifts, noted the achievements of the team and their efforts during the trainings to achieve these results. Also, he noted the efforts of their trainers Najat Said and Samira Hajjar. The student Sharif Al-Bitar won a gold medal for roller skating, Solin Badereddine for running, Rami El-Masri- Mahmoud Jalloul, Saleh Abdullah, Ibrahim Melhem, Mohamma...

The students of beauty and hair classes at Mohammad Zaidan Center for Vocational Training visited Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center and did the hairdressing and nail polish services for the employees. This initiative by the girls was done to collect donations for a cancer patient who’s in need for help to cover her therapy costs. 

On the occasion of Down Syndrome International Day, the head of Ahmad Mosbah Bizri Center for Children with Special Needs, Melina Moussa, alongside with the students with down syndrome, participated in “Living with Down Syndrome” conference held by Haigazian University. Moussa spoke about the role of the center, the education programs and the rehabilitation process offered for the students. It was an opportunity to highlight on the center’s success with the children.

The Palestinian actor and writer Raeda Taha performed her new play “36 Abbass Street Haifa” at Orphan Welfare Society theatre with the director Junaid Sareedine where the audience enjoyed her amazing performance. The play’s proceeds went to support the education of the children with special needs at OWS.

 A beautiful handmade gift items were displayed at Dar Boutique Pop-Up Exhibit. The items were produced by the children with special needs with their art teachers and the volunteers. The attendees enjoyed the exhibit and welcomed spring under the sunshine and watched a small fashion show performed by our students.