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Word from the President

Dear Partners in Humanity,Lebanon stands at a crossroads, facing challenges that question its future. To stay or to leave? To hope or to surrender? We choose to stay, to hope, and to act with unwavering faith and love for our land.Despite the difficulties, Lebanon’s potential is immense. A country of resilience and diversity, Lebanon is at a critical moment where the choices we make today will shape its future. We must take charge of our destiny, trusting in God and His presence in Lebanon.For over seventy years, the Order of Malta Lebanon has been at the heart of the country’s recovery, serving all communities with compassion and commitment. Our work focuses on healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and fostering unity. We are dedicated to creating a future where all Lebanese can thrive in their homeland—where people receive the care they need, communities unite, and everyone lives with dignity.Lebanon’s future depends on sustainable growth and unity. Together, we can move beyond dependence to resilience, ensuring Lebanon remains a sovereign nation, rooted in its people.Thank you.Marwan Sehnaoui.

Our Story

For over 900 years, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem has been dedicated to serving the poor and vulnerable, founding its first hospital in the Holy Land. Today, the Order of Malta Lebanon continues this legacy by working with all communities across the country and carrying out a network of 60 different projects to ensure individuals’ welfare. All the Order’s activities are thus shaped with the same purpose in mind: uphold the dignity by caring for, nurturing, and empowering each person so that they become vectors of positive change in their own communities. We support all vulnerable populations living in Lebanon, all those who are in need across the Lebanese territory with no distinction, including the differently abled, small farmers, seniors, children as well as displaced and refugees. We partner with governments, organizations, and communities to build a more compassionate world.

Our Mission

· We serve all communities regardless of nationality or religion, promoting social cohesion and advocating peace and justice through interreligious cooperation· We work in full transparency and effective governance, collaborating with selected local and international partners and agencies· We constantly improve and expand our capabilities to become a reference in healthcare and social welfare by offering state of the art services tailored to the local needs of the most vulnerable communities· We empower vulnerable communities by developing agro-humanitarian and educational projects· We build a community of engaged volunteers and professionals sharing values of Love, Faith and Devotion through service to the underprivileged

Our Vision

Build a new society strengthened by its religious diversity based on common fundamental values of Love, Peace, Justice, and Coexistence by preserving the dignity and well-being of the vulnerable in Lebanon and beyond.

Historical Timeline

19th Century
1950 - 1970
1971 - 1990
1991 - 2010
2011 - 2030

19th Century Founding of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem by the German branch of the Order

1955 Beginning of the official diplomatic relations between Lebanon and the Order
1957 Inauguration of the first Socio-Medical Center in Zouk by Camille Chamoun, President of Lebanon
1958 Appointment of Engineer Umberto Turati Minister Plenipotentiary to Lebanon
1959 Decoration of President Fouad Chehab with the Order's Medal of Merit
1968 Appointment of Bernard Fattal as Counselor to the Embassy, first person to be Knighted in Lebanon

1979 Appointment of Prince Edward de Lobkowicz as minister plenipotentiary by the Order of Malta in Lebanon. His nomination was all the more important since the ongoing war did not get in his way of opening several new centers across the country
1981 Upgrade of the diplomatic representation of the Order in Lebanon from a delegation to an Embassy, thanks to the Prince’s efforts
1983 Participation of the Lebanese Knights to their first Pilgrimage to Lourdes
1984 Establishment of the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta with Nehme Tabet as its first President

1995 Election of Marwan Sehnaoui as President of the Lebanese Association
1998 First holiday camp for the disabled held in Chabrouh by young German volunteers
2001 Appointment of Baron Jacques Guerrier de Dumas as Ambassador
2005 Hosting in Lebanon the International Conference of the Order of Malta on the Middle East
2006 Creation of The Youth of the Order of Malta Lebanon
2009 Holding of the Official visit of H.E. The Prince and Grand Master Fra' Matthew Festing to Lebanon. The Cooperation Convention is signed between the Sovereign Order of Malta and the government of the Republic of Lebanon
2010 Appointment of Patrick Renaud as Ambassador

2012 Appointment Charles-Henri d'Aragon as Ambassador
2017 Visit of the H.E. The Lieutenant of Grand Master Fra Giacomo Dalla Torre to Lebanon
2018 Launch of the 2025 vision
2019 Appointment of Bertrand Besancenot as Ambassador
2021 Establishment of the OMV Lebanon
2022 Inauguration of the expansion of the Ain El Remmaneh center
2023 Appointment of Maria Emerica Cortese as Ambassador
2024 National Launch of the Agro-Humanitarian Program.

Our Values

Excellence

Striving for excellence

Diversity

Respecting diversity

Humility

Serving with humility

Partners & Donors 2023 - 2024

Our collaboration with donors helps amplify our impact, ensuring greater support and sustainable solutions for those in need.

Cooperation

Our cooperation with public and private sectors partners strengthens our reach, fostering resilient communities through tailored support and shared commitment.

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