MP Strida Geagea chaired a meeting of the Cedar Mountain Foundation’s Board of Directors in Maarab to review ongoing educational, social, medical and development initiatives across the Bsharri district.
The meeting was attended by former MP Joseph Ishac, Foundation Vice President Dr. Leila Geagea, Treasurer Mukhtar Fadi Chidiac, Secretary Attorney Mario Saab, certified accountant Fadi Eid and Geagea’s aide Romanos Shaar.
Participants reviewed several projects and approved a series of measures, including financial assistance of $175 per student enrolled in private schools and institutes in Bsharri district and $50 per student at the Gibran Khalil Gibran Music Institute.
Applications will be accepted at Geagea’s office in Bsharri from November 2 to 27, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The foundation also approved the second and final payment to Gray Mackenzie under its monthly food assistance program, benefiting approximately 590 families residing year-round in the district.
Additional measures include continued medication assistance for around 100 patients and the distribution of approximately 100 tons of diesel fuel to public and private schools and Antoine El Khoury Malke Tawk Government Hospital in Bsharri to support operations ahead of winter.
The foundation further approved the distribution of approximately 2,350 gifts to children residing year-round throughout the district.
Regarding infrastructure, participants authorized the first payment to Global Construction Group, the company awarded the contract for the second phase of construction of the foundation’s headquarters in Bsharri.
The meeting also reviewed a solar-powered street lighting project provided by the Energy Ministry, involving the installation of approximately 3,864 lamps to improve public lighting and road safety.
Works have been completed in four towns, with installation scheduled to continue across the remaining 17 towns in Bsharri district.
The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local families, educational and healthcare institutions, and sustainable development projects aimed at helping residents remain rooted in their communities.
The meeting was attended by former MP Joseph Ishac, Foundation Vice President Dr. Leila Geagea, Treasurer Mukhtar Fadi Chidiac, Secretary Attorney Mario Saab, certified accountant Fadi Eid and Geagea’s aide Romanos Shaar.
Participants reviewed several projects and approved a series of measures, including financial assistance of $175 per student enrolled in private schools and institutes in Bsharri district and $50 per student at the Gibran Khalil Gibran Music Institute.
Applications will be accepted at Geagea’s office in Bsharri from November 2 to 27, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The foundation also approved the second and final payment to Gray Mackenzie under its monthly food assistance program, benefiting approximately 590 families residing year-round in the district.
Additional measures include continued medication assistance for around 100 patients and the distribution of approximately 100 tons of diesel fuel to public and private schools and Antoine El Khoury Malke Tawk Government Hospital in Bsharri to support operations ahead of winter.
The foundation further approved the distribution of approximately 2,350 gifts to children residing year-round throughout the district.
Regarding infrastructure, participants authorized the first payment to Global Construction Group, the company awarded the contract for the second phase of construction of the foundation’s headquarters in Bsharri.
The meeting also reviewed a solar-powered street lighting project provided by the Energy Ministry, involving the installation of approximately 3,864 lamps to improve public lighting and road safety.
Works have been completed in four towns, with installation scheduled to continue across the remaining 17 towns in Bsharri district.
The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local families, educational and healthcare institutions, and sustainable development projects aimed at helping residents remain rooted in their communities.
