BBAC Gives Disabled People a Push Forward

In Lebanon, there are more than 150,000 people with a physical handicap (app. 4% of Lebanon’s population) and most of them suffer from negligence, isolation and discrimination. Due to lack of proper support system and awareness on the human rights and needs of disabled people, BBAC supported Mr. Michael Haddad, the president of "SHIELD-Walk With Us" NGO, who dedicated a walk for the inauguration of the annual National Beach Cleaning Day.

Mr. Haddad who is physically handicapped himself dedicated this 4 km walk to reassure every Lebanese that a physical handicap will not get in the way of fulfilling the duties of any conscious citizen, whilst enlightening the society on the importance of protecting and maintaining the Lebanese environment.

Hundreds of participants from officials, embassies, schools and universities met at Raouché Pigeon Rock to join hands with the goal of walking with Mr. Haddad  all the way down to Ramlet El Baida and clean the sandy shores from plastic debris, glass and other waste.  This day brought motivation to all Lebanese to invest their capabilities in preserving the nature they live in as well as reminded them of the necessity to help disabled people for they have the power to turn their disability into ability and participate as active citizens in the society despite their handicap.

"SHIELD-Walk With Us" NGO’s mission is not only limited to raising awareness on the importance of  reaching out to the disabled people and reintegrating them into the society, but it also includes rehabilitating them and turning them into able, active, and productive members of the society.

BBAC Participates in AUB Job Fair

BBAC took part in the American University of Beirut (AUB) Annual Job Fair-Exhibition 2013 that was held at the university’s upper campus on May 25 and 26, 2013 for AUB students and graduates.

Many aspiring students from different backgrounds visited BBAC stand where they had the chance to present their resumes in person and interact with BBAC representatives, who gladly provided potential candidates with information on career opportunities for different positions within the bank and explored with others internship possibilities.

The bank’s presence at the job fair reinforces its commitment to empowering and supporting the Lebanese youth in various aspects of their lives especially education and employment as providing youth with proper guidance and mentoring until they step into their career lives is not just a moral obligation but is a compelling necessity amidst current economic and social challenges.

BBAC Promotes a Healthy Lebanon

BBAC was the main sponsor of this year’s Al Jabal Mini Marathon, a non-profit activity that brings together Lebanese of all backgrounds to run united in the heart of Mount Lebanon. This inclusive marathon has become an annual sport tradition that encourages new generations of roadrunners and welcomes amateurs to develop their skills and professionals to compete.

Amidst great excitement in the early Sunday morning, thousands of eager participants set off in bright sunshine from Beiteddine in the Chouf district in hopes of running the entire distance of the marathon up to the finishing point at Deir EL Qamar Municipality. The challenge of the marathon was also extended to people with physical disabilities who competed on the wheel chair track.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Tarek Bilal, Head of BBAC Marketing Department, said, “We, at BBAC, strive to constantly unite our efforts in order to serve the community whenever the opportunity arises. The mini marathon is among the few that unite people from Lebanon’s various religious, political and social groups in a very public way, thus promoting a healthy, harmonious, prosperous society and encouraging Lebanese youth, who need our attention and care, to play sports and stay away from negative distractions.”