The Story

• He was the animator and spiritual guide for many Christian associations that used to meet regularly and discuss religious and social issues. But at some point, some of these young people felt that a trans-religious entity would be more beneficial to the country and society at large. Furthermore, they were eager to act, feeling that the mere exchange of ideas is not enough.
• On the other hand, many needy individuals and families used to come to the archbishopric, asking for help. Grégoire Haddad, while trying to help them as much as possible, came eventually to the conclusion that ‘charitable’ action is not enough, and that there was need to move on to a broader perspective towards a ‘social development’ movement that gives each individual the right and the possibility to blossom.
  
  Between the eagerness of the youth groups to ‘do something’, and the real needs of the population, the idea of a non-religious development-based association was maturing, until it came to life under the name of Mouvement Social.

Our three founding principles are:

1. We refuse discrimination
2. Non-violence is our arm for reaching change
3. We promote active citizenship

Mouvement Social is a citizens’ platform, enabling people to learn together, enhancing their chances to participate, connect with each other and collaboratively change their realities to reach more justice.

Mouvement Social's pounding heart are the Volunteers.
They are the seeds that we sow in society; we empower them to face life’s challenges, to become active citizens and support the less fortunate.

In parallel, we closely focus on socially challenged children, youth, women & their families. We nurture their awareness and protect them by improving their self-autonomy through socio-economic educational and empowerment platforms that are tailored and continuously adapted to their changing needs.
We do not wait for them to seek our help! Our professional staff reach out to the most vulnerable individuals in carefully chosen locations throughout Lebanon and provide them with comprehensive, strong tools for life.

Since 1960, our engagement is towards reaching real social change, proud of our role in transforming “charity” into an informed, grassroots and sustainable development work.
Raising awareness for children's rights and human rights is an integral part of our actions’ philosophy.

Our mandate is to contribute in creating a collective awareness of citizens’ rights, duty of government and their instrumental role in building a more just and more humane society.

Most importantly, we collaborate with all entities and initiatives in Lebanon from both the public and private sectors. We extend our hand to all active professionals, with the purpose of providing comprehensive empowerment platforms, increasing the self-determination of those in need.