MECC
A Meeting in Jordan
Between the MECC Senior HR Officer Mrs. Caroline Haddad
and Member of the DSPR Central Committee at MECC Dr. Farah A. Atallah
Mrs. Caroline Haddad, Senior Human Resources (HR) Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), met with Dr. Farah A. Atallah, Member of the Central Committee of the MECC's Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), as part of her visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to conduct a training, in cooperation with ACT Alliance, on the MECC policies and procedures for its team in its Amman’s Office.
At the beginning, Mrs. Haddad conveyed to Dr. Atallah, the greetings and wishes of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, and his appreciation for the work of the DSPR in Jordan and its mission to serve human with dignity.
Training on MECC Policies and Procedures in Amman
In Cooperation with the International ACT Alliance
As part of developing human capital and broaden the horizons of its staff, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in cooperation with ACT Alliance, which is one of its partners, organized a training on the MECC policies and procedures. It was conducted by the MECC Senior Human Resources (HR) Officer Mrs. Caroline Haddad and the Global Quality and Accountability Coordinator in ACT Alliance Mr. Rizwan Iqbal.
The training targeted the MECC team in its Amman’s office and took place over two days, February 16-17, 2026, at the Saint Ignatius Academy for Cognitive Innovation, Greek Orthodox Diocese of Jordan.
As well as, the course was held in the presence of the MENA Regional Representative of "ACT Alliance" Mr. George Majaj, and the Director of the MECC Office in Amman Father Ignatius Khalifeh, who delivered a welcoming speech at the beginning, stressing the importance of capacity building and skills development, and praising the importance of this workshop.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
Receives the President of the Lebanese Association of Properties Lawyer Andira El-Zouhairi
Discussions Centered on the Humanitarian Situation in the North of Lebanon
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs received the President of the Lebanese Association of Properties Lawyer Andira El-Zouhairi, in the presence of the Coordinator of Media and Church Relations at MECC Journalist Lea Adel Maamary. The visit was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2026, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the humanitarian situation in the country, particularly the ongoing building collapses in Tripoli, North of Lebanon, which have resulted many victims and wounded people. They also discussed practical solutions that could mitigate the impact of this crisis and protect citizens from any danger that might threaten their lives.
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The Middle East Council of Churches Participates in a Job Fair Organized by the Saint Joseph University in Beirut
Under the Auspices of the University's Rector Professor François Boëdec
As part of supporting students and helping them explore the job market in all its sectors, the Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut organized a job fair, with the participation of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and various other institutions and organizations, and in the presence of the University’s Rector Professor François Boëdec, Deans of Faculties and Specialists. It was held on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Beirut.
The job fair provided a professional space where students learned about different types of institutions and companies, their fields of work and duties, and explored job opportunities that may suit their specializations and professional future.
The Middle East Council of Churches’ team presented to the students an overview about the MECC work, objectives, and the programs and projects it implements across various Theological, Ecumenical, humanitarian, and media spheres.
Ramadan Kareem
At the dawn of the Holy Month of Ramadan, we wish our Muslim brothers and sisters at home and in humanity, a blessed Fasting. May God keep you all with happiness and peace.
Professor Michel Abs Receives Mayor of Beit Yahoun Mr. Moustafa Makki
Acknowledgment of the MECC Humanitarian and Relief Role
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, received Mr. Moustafa Makki, Mayor of Beit Yahoun, at the Council's headquarters in Beirut.
The meeting was attended by Ms. Nina Hallak, Director of the Lebanon’s Office in the MECC Diakonia and Social Service Department, and Mrs. Sara Hasrouni, the MECC Project Coordinator in South Lebanon.
Discussions focused on the situation in the South, the work of the Middle East Council of Churches, and the initiatives it has undertaken particularly during the recent events.
In his turn, Mr. Moustafa Makki expressed his gratitude for all the humanitarian work that MECC has carried out and is still implementing in the South, and for the support it provides to the residents amidst the difficult circumstances. He also offered to the Council a commemorative trophy as a token of appreciation and gratitude for all the work and projects the Council undertakes in the region to serve humanity.
