FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Lebanon
Address
St. Joseph University StreetCountry
City
BeirutStreet address 2
Tabaris, Achrafieh next to St. Joseph UniversityMobile Phone
+96176509556Telephone
+961 76 509 556E-Mail (2)
fundsmanagement@theatrelemonnot.comYear of Establishment
1997Contact Person1
Mary JarjourJob Title 1
Grants ManagerContact Person 2
Ramy ChahineJob Title 2
Assistant ProducerOrganisation Type
Individual PersonFields of Activity
Arts, Heritage, International/Cultural relations, Others, Youth and educationGeneral Information
7 staff employed
Partners include: European Union, Embassy of France, Embassy of the United States, Confucius Institute, Universite St. Joseph, various media outlets such as Nostalgie Radio and Beirut.com, Royal Court Theatre of London
Modalities: projects, cultural exchanges, seminars, artist residencies, workshops, training programs for artists
Mission and Objectives
Individual Mission and Objectives of Individual Applicant:
Mission
My mission is to advance inclusive civil society and intercultural understanding by supporting initiatives that expand access to opportunity, cultural participation, and dialogue across diverse communities. I work at the intersection of culture, education, and social inclusion, with a focus on strengthening institutional capacity and promoting equitable access for marginalized populations within the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Objectives
To contribute expertise in project design, grant development, and monitoring to strengthen civil society initiatives.
To promote intercultural dialogue through culture, education, and community-based programming.
To support inclusive social and economic participation, particularly for vulnerable and displaced communities.
To foster cross-border collaboration and exchange within the Euro-Mediterranean space.
Main Projects / Activities
Selected Past Projects and Activities of Individual Applicant:
Past Projects and Activities
Cross-Cultural Arts Workshop (with the Confucius Institute): Co-designed and facilitated an arts-based dialogue initiative bringing together participants from diverse cultural backgrounds to explore identity and shared values through creative expression.
Theatre Therapy for Youth with Autism: Led inclusive theatre sessions to strengthen communication skills, confidence, and community awareness around disability inclusion.
Fundraising & Grant Development: Secured and managed grant-funded projects supporting inclusive arts programming, workforce development, and psychosocial support initiatives.
Refugee & Immigrant Workforce Programs (USA): Designed and managed vocational training and employment pathway programs promoting long-term economic inclusion.
NGO Capacity Building (PMI Lebanon Chapter): Coordinate pro bono project management training for Lebanese NGOs to strengthen operational effectiveness.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
I can contribute to the ALF Network in Lebanon by bridging cultural practice, capacity building, and inclusive community development. In my current role as Project Manager at Le Monnot Theater/Association CREAL, I manage grant-funded performing arts initiatives focused on inclusion of persons with disabilities, drama therapy, and professional capacity building in the cultural sector. I bring both cultural programming experience and strong project management expertise (PMP, MEAL DPro), which allows me to support initiatives from concept through implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Having worked extensively in refugee resettlement and immigrant integration in the United States, I bring practical experience in designing programs that foster social cohesion, workforce inclusion, and equitable access to opportunity. I have led multidisciplinary teams, collaborated with diverse stakeholders, and ensured compliance with international donors including the European Commission.
Within the ALF Network in Lebanon, I would be eager to:
Support collaborative, cross-sector initiatives that use culture and education as tools for dialogue;
Contribute to project design, grant development, and impact measurement efforts;
Facilitate exchanges between cultural actors, NGOs, and educational institutions;
Mentor emerging professionals and organizations seeking to strengthen their operational and project management capacities.
My multilingual background (Arabic, English, French and Spanish) and experience working across various regions position me to contribute meaningfully to Euro-Mediterranean dialogue and cross-border partnerships.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
I would like to join the ALF Network because I believe deeply in the role of civil society and cultural actors in strengthening pluralism, mutual understanding, and social cohesion across the Mediterranean region.
Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of culture, education, and inclusion — whether designing workforce pathways for refugees, leading e-learning initiatives for immigrant communities, or managing inclusive performing arts projects in Beirut. Across contexts, I have seen how dialogue, access to opportunity, and institutional capacity building can help communities move beyond polarization and marginalization.
The Anna Lindh Foundation’s commitment to intercultural dialogue, youth engagement, and inclusive governance resonates strongly with my professional trajectory and personal values. I am particularly interested in engaging with peers across the Euro-Mediterranean region to exchange good practices in cultural programming, social inclusion, and project design, and to explore collaborative initiatives that strengthen civil society resilience.
Joining ALF would allow me to both contribute to and learn from a diverse network of practitioners committed to building more inclusive and connected societies.