AUB
CONFERENCE
& EXHIBITION
2015
NGO
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
AUB 2015 | NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
BACKGROUND
The Center for Civic Engagement and
Community Service (CCECS) mobilizes
resources on campus and works closely with
local, regional, and international partners and
stakeholders to provide opportunities for AUB
students, faculty, and staff to respond to social
and civic needs. Accordingly, the Center’s
mission is to develop a culture of volunteerism
and civic engagement on AUB campus.
Since 2009, CCECS has successfully
organized the Volunteering Fair with the
aim to fulfill its mission and connect the AUB
community with the NGOs across Lebanon
involved in civic engagement activities. The
event included training workshops, donation
drives, awareness campaigns, competitions
and screening of documentaries, and debates
that were followed by discussions and Q&A
with the concerned stakeholders.
A keynote speaker inaugurates the event with
a speech addressing an underlying theme of
the conference. Previous speakers included
Reverend Gregoire Haddad, Dr. Ziad Baroud,
Ms. Zeina Daccache, Mr. Ziad Rahbani and
Ms. May El Khalil.
Last year, CCECS organized its first NGO
Conference titled “Mind Your Business, Heart
Your Community” that focused on sustainability
of NGOs and social entrepreneurship. Having
realized the significance of bridging both
activities namely, Volunteering Fair and the
NGO Conference, CCECS will be organizing
the
AUB 2015 | NGO Conference and Exhibition
More specifically, CCECS envisions this event
to be a hub for AUB faculty, students, staff,
and professionals in the NGO community
to meet, share best practices and lessons
learned, support new ideas and projects, equip
participants with tools and skills, and highlight
on challenges facing Lebanon and the region.
AUB 2015 | NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
AUB 2015
NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
One of the conference’s key features is that it
brings together over 100 local and international
NGOs for a two-full day exhibition to promote
their efforts, raise awareness on civic issues,
and network with other civic groups. With this
set up, AUB students get the chance to connect
with local community organizations, learn more
about prospective volunteering opportunities,
and exchange views related to their field
of expertise. In parallel, CCECS will host 8
panel discussions featuring public figures,
activists, policy makers, experts (public and
private sectors), academics, and civil society
representatives, as speakers and moderators.
This year’s event is in partnership with The
United Nations Information Centre in Beirut
(UNIC-Beirut) and with the collaboration of JCI
Lebanon, Loyac, Aie Serve and Jannat Bladi.
EVENT PARTNER
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Lebanon
AUB 2015 | NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
AGENDA | Wednesday April 29th 2015
11:00pm-12:30pm
Opening Ceremony
12:30pm-2:00pm
Lunch Break
Host
Organizer-CCECS
Center former-Director
Opening Speech Keynote Speech
Ms. Ghida Majzoub
Ms. Olga Safa
Dr. Mounir Mabsout
AUB Provost Dr. Ahmad Dallal
Former Minister Demianos Kattar
2:00pm-3:30pm
Discussion Forum: Legal Framework for NGOs
3:30pm-5:00pm
The NGO Challenges in Implementing Internationally Funded Projects
5:00pm-7:00pm
Best Practices from a Global/International Perspective
7:00pm-10:00pm
Moderator
Panelists
Moderator
Panelists
Moderator
Panelists
Dr. Jad Chaaban – AUB
Member of Parliament Ghassan Moukheiber
Dr. Samir Jarrar - Educational Development Group Mrs. Manal Eid - Connect Children Now
Mr. Ghanem Bibi – Arab Resource Collective Mrs. Wafa El Yassir - Palestinian Student Fund
Dr. Nancy Maroun - UNDP
Dr. Mounzer Fatfat - Senior Advisor to the US State Department/Former
Minister of Youth and Sports in Kosovo
Mr. Ross Mountain - UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon
Mr. Ismail Haznadar - World President JCI
Mrs. Anita Delhaas - World Vision International
Debating Civic Rights Competition
JCI Club and AUB students
AUB 2015 | NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
AGENDA | Thursday April 30th, 2015
9:00am-12:00am
9:00am-12:00am
9:30am-10:30am
12:00pm-1:00pm
Training
Introduction to Human Centered Design for Social Innovation
Trainer
Mrs. Lilian Abou Zeki
Trainer
Mr. Amin Nehme
Training
Reflections on Fundraising for NGOs
Roundtable Discussion
Dr. Tania Haddad and AUB students
Lunch Break
1:00pm-2:00pm
CSR: The Private Sector Perspective
2:00pm-3:00pm
The Role of Social Media in Supporting NGO Work
3:00pm-4:00pm
Moderator
Panelists
Dr. Dima Jamali - Olayan School of Business, AUB
Mrs. Ghada Barakat - MTC Touch
Ms. Hasmig Khoury - Bank Audi
Mrs. Yasmine Bohsali – Azadea
Ms. Rana Haddad - EBLF
Moderator
Panelists
Mrs. Leila Khauli Hanna - Olayan School of Business, AUB
Ms. Zeina Saab - Nawaya Network
Mrs. Youmna Naufal - Future TV
Gino›s Blog - Gino›s Blog
Moderator
Panelists
Mrs. Grace Baaklini - Journalist
Mr. Ramzi Haydar - Zakira NGO
Mr. Rami Majzoub - Media Expert and founder several NGOs
Mrs. Liliane Naassy - Radio Liban
Mrs. Rima Karaki -‎TV Host
The Role of Media
AUB 2015 | NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
AGENDA | Thursday April 30th, 2015
4:00pm-5:00pm
Art as a Tool for Change
5:00pm-6:00pm
The Student Perspective
6:00pm-7:00pm
Moderator
Panelists
Dr. Sahar Assaf - Fine Arts, AUB
Ms. Zeina Daccache - Catharsis
Mr. Hussein Nakhal - Warak Group
Mr. Lucien Bou Rjeili – Writer and Director Mr. Raffi Feghali – Executive Director at Live Lactic Culture
Civic Society in Lebanon, challenges, opportunities and recommendations
Moderator
Panelists
Tania Haddad - Department of Political Studies & Public Administration, AUB
Jennifer Ghazal - AUB Student
Melissa Ajamian - AUB Student
Students Narratives
7:00pm-8:00pm
NGO Talks: Launching of New Projects
8:00pm-9:30pm
Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Ghida Majzoub, Jannat Bladi Club and AieServe
AUB 2015 | NGO CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
29,30 April 2015 | WEST HALL-AUB, BEIRUT
Keynote Speaker
HE Dr. Dimyanos Kattar’s (former Lebanese Minister of Finance, Economy and Trade)
Keynote speech will tackle his experiences with civil society organizations in Lebanon, as well
as the challenges facing their operations.
ACTIVITIES
NGO Exhibition
Around 120 NGOs will set-up booths outside of West Hall and Green Oval where students will
be able to meet and connect with local and international community organizations, learn more
about volunteering opportunities, and match their interests and skills.
Panel Discussions
Seven panel discussions moderated by AUB faculty, key stakeholders and community partners.
Trainings
Two training sessions will be delivered by during the conference which focus on: (a) Fundraising
strategies for NGOs, and (b) Human Centered Design.
Debating Civic Rights
A competition will be moderated by the JCI club at AUB, where 8 teams will be debating topics
that relate to the Lebanese civil society.
NGO Talks
NGOs will be given the floor to launch their latest and forthcoming projects and projectconcepts.
Student Narratives
AUB students will share their volunteering experiences and civic engagement narratives.
Reflections will be based on Service learning and community participatory planning.