Bassma’s Fundraising Gala Dinner Celebrates 15 years and 100,000 changed lives! Beirut, May 17, 2017 Bassma hosted their annual fundraising Gala Dinner at Tanit Venue on May 17th. The event coincided with the 15 year anniversary of the NGO, and celebrated a milestone of 100,000 underprivileged individuals supported through various programs that include: food, clothing, healthcare, education, workshops, job matchings, and even house renovation.
The event was hosted by Marianne Klat Mobayed and Serge Zarka, and included wonderful performances by the amazing Marc Hatem and his Musicians, the great countertenor Matteo EL Khodr, and a special appearance by EDwin Lattouf. The event also included an auction presented by renowned Lebanese comedian, Hicham Haddad.
Bassma believes that healthy families lead to healthy societies and by empowering deprived families to reach self-sufficiency we are a step closer to breaking the cycle of poverty.