BBAC and Live Lebanon Support Recreational Activities in South Lebanon

BBAC and Live Lebanon-UNDP have unveiled a new project in the village of Rachaya Al Foukhar. The project, which was funded by Live Lebanon’s Goodwill Ambassador for Australia Mr. Fadi Zouki, constructed a grandstand for a football field with the support of the Municipality.

The opening was attended by many civil society representatives, Head of Rachaya Al Foukhar Municipality Mr. Salim Youssef, UNDP Social and Local Development Programme Manager Mr. Raghed Assi, Head of BBAC Hasbaya branch Mr. Jamil Zwein, in addition to Heads of Municipalities from neighboring villages.

The importance of this project lies in the fact that it provides a public space for local residents to motivate the youth of the village and neighboring areas to do sports and recreational activities that create an atmosphere of camaraderie and affection, away from daily pressures that generally burden the Lebanese people.  “We hope to provide a space for youth to come together, be active, interact and engage in healthy leisure activities. We hope most of all to provide a release from every day stressors and re-instill in this community a sense of pride in Rachaya Al Foukhar,” said Mr. Zouki.

Amid difficult circumstances that Lebanon is facing, the partnership between ‘Live Lebanon’ and BBAC continues with its commitment to implement sustainable solutions through high-impact projects that target the most disadvantaged communities across the nation.

BBAC and Live Lebanon Unveil Promising Social Development Initiative in the Bekaa Valley

BBAC and Live Lebanon-UNDP, with the help of the General Directorate of Emigrants, implemented yet another social development project on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The project falls in line with Live Lebanon’s commitment to implement sustainable solutions through high-impact projects that target the most disadvantaged communities across the nation.

The project, inaugurated in the village of Deir El Ahmar in the Bekaa Valley, will benefit over 10,000 residents including those of the neighboring villages of Btedhi and Bechwet. All three villages were suffering from a noxious garbage crisis due to the absence of a properly functioning garbage truck. Live Lebanon’s Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Fadi Salameh, along with Deir El Ahmar’s Head of Municipality Mr. Milad Akoury, unveiled a new truck for waste collection and disposal.

“I am proud to be a part of this partnership that will continue to operate at full capacity to support development in various sectors,” stated Mr. Salameh, “To be able to do so, we ask the support of all Lebanese, residents and expatriates. A simple contribution can result in significant change for the better”.

MP Elie Kayrouz was also present and stood alongside heads of municipalities and unions, as well as representatives from both BBAC and UNDP, to witness the community’s heartening reaction to this long-awaited project. They all reiterated the need for sustainable social and environmental initiatives for an improved quality of life.

The new garbage truck will help alleviate the village’s financial burden of maintaining the outworn old truck and will discontinue the nearby dumping and toxic burning of waste, reducing environmental problems plaguing the residents of the Bekaa Valley.

Diamonds and Jewelry with the Diamond Card from BBAC

BBAC organized its special Diamond Card annual celebration, during which two women among its cardholders received two precious diamonds. In addition, women who accumulated the highest number of points by using this card, which is especially dedicated to them, received fine pieces of jewelry. 

Head of BBAC Retail Banking Division, Mr. Camille Moujaes, said that, “Women enjoy a special status and attention in the banking sector, especially at BBAC whose slogan is “Your Caring Bank.” Thanks to the Diamond Card, we are rewarding our clients with nature’s most precious gemstones, i.e. diamonds, and the most wonderful ornaments, i.e. jewelry. Our goal is to offer women more advantages when they shop using our card.”