Chabrouh is the embodiment of hope, love and family. Chabrouh is the place that will teach you the lessons no other place ever will. Chabrouh is the place where faith unites us all. Chabrouh is the place where God’s love radiates its brightest whether through the passion of the volunteers or the smiles of the guests. Chabrouh is a driving force for anyone who takes part in this magical experience. Chabrouh is lending a hand and being lifted up in return. Chabrouh is joy at its finest, laughter at its loudest and worship at its sincerest. Chabrouh is the place that will make you dream but also sometimes cry. However, in a matter of a few minutes, Chabrouh is the place where your tears will turn into laughter. Chabrouh is the only place where you give but receive so much more in return.
Chabrouh will make you appreciate what you have and share it with those who aren’t as fortunate as you are. Chabrouh is a refuge from the chaos of daily life a place that will make you happier than any other place ever will. Chabrouh is where you give people hope and they give you a reason to keep going.
No matter how much you give in Chabrouh, you will always receive much, much more. The atmosphere in the center transcends any word one can come up with. It’s tough yet joyful, full of challenges yet full of rewards, full of difficulties yet full of God’s grace. Chabrouh is the only place where in a matter of few days you will learn more than you ever have your entire life. Chabrouh is the place where life-long friendships will be tied and where memories will be forever engraved in your heart and mind.
Chabrouh was by far the best experience of my life, it taught me the value of little things and the magic of the big moments. Chabrouh is the place that made me get closer to God, find hope in prayer and comfort in worship. Chabrouh is and will always be the place that changed my life forever and the only place I sincerely believe made me and all of us better people. Chabrouh is a life lesson. Chabrouh is a family, Chabrouh is unity, Chabrouh is an eye opener. Chabrouh was my savior. If you ever lose faith in humanity, be sure that Chabrouh is the place to be. Being part of the Youth of the Order of Malta will always be the greatest blessing anyone can possibly wish for.
Nadine Abi Kanaan, Lebanese Volunteer
