A Delegation from the International ACT Alliance in Lebanon
The international humanitarian organization ACT Alliance is holding its Gender Justice program and Humanitarian program teams’ annual meetings, in Lebanon between 18 and 25 September 2022. Hence, the Middle East Council of Churches, member in ACT Alliance, was the facilitator of the visit to Lebanon, and contributed to the support in some logistics matters, in cooperation with ACT Alliance Regional Jordan’s Office. Noting that participants were from different countries of the world such as Palestine, European Union, Kenya, Philippines, Pakistan, Brazil, UK, India, Columbia, and some other countries from Africa and Asia pacific…
During its tour in Lebanon, the Act Alliance delegation visited the headquarters of the MECC General Secretariat in Beirut, on Wednesday 21 September 2022. The delegation was received by the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, along with the Executive Assistant to the Secretary General Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, and the Coordinator of the Beirut Service and Relief – Diakonia Department Ms. Nina Hallak.
In the meeting, the delegation discussed the mission and objectives of the Middle East Council of Churches, as well as the most important programs it implements. In addition, Dr. Abs presented an overview of the political, social, and economic challenges which the Middle East and its Churches are facing. Ecumenical issues and topics were also discussed. Moreover, the "ACT Alliance" delegation stressed the need to strengthen the organization's presence in decision-making and field implementation of activities and programs.
It is worth mentioning that the Act Alliance's tour in Lebanon includes the Humanitarian Program and Gender Program teams meeting, and a field visit to the activities implemented by the organization's members within the LEB221 appeal, including the MECC programs. This is in addition to Gender Training for ACT Alliance staff.
