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Ibrahim Al-Kaffas

Ibrahim is a 24-year old Egyptian young man who grew up in the city of Samanoud, in Gharbia governorate, in Egypt. When he was still a child, he was forced to drop out of school because of his family’s difficult living conditions. Pretty young, he had to join his father in the workforce. Ibrahim was […]

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Ibrahim Al-Amin

Ibrahim, from Toulin – South Lebanon, was the youngest son of Ali Amin. He left his little village to work in Beirut, missing on the beautiful nature, fresh air and generous soil of his birthplace. Very early, Ibrahim had to carry huge responsibilities and a great amount of pain, along with his father and siblings.

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Imad Zahreddine

Imad did not know that being late for work that afternoon would cost him his life… His mom speaks tirelessly of him and his qualities, the good son, the hero she will forever pride herself with. For his family, Imad was the father, the brother, the backbone, and the loving, generous son, who is always

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Ibrahim Moustapha Harb

On March 17, 1986, Ibrahim was born to Moustapha and Ibtihaj Harb. He grew up with his brother Mazen, and sister Dania, in Ashrafieh in Beirut. He graduated as an Accountant from Beirut Arab University, and he was, throughout his childhood and university years, a happy, dynamic, peaceful young man. Ibrahim was known for his

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Hassan Sadek

26-year old Corporal Hassan Sadek was born in Wadi Zein, in Baalbeck. He was a good, honorable, and honest person. His difficult financial conditions prevented him from pursuing his education, and he enlisted with the Lebanese army after he finished middle school. Hassan was famous for being a model of commitment, devotion, and sacrifice. He

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Houssam Batal

“No need to be scared, we live in a safe neighborhood”… This is what Houssam used to tell his wife every time she mentioned she was worried about their children’s future in Lebanon, amidst an unstable economic and security situation. Unfortunately, in a few moments, their lives turned into a disaster. Houssam, the eldest of

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Hussein Besher

In Kafartebnit, in 1963, Hussein was born. He studied in the village’s school before enrolling in vocational institutes in Tyre and Nabatieh to major in General Mechanics.Hussein, thanks to his degree, was employed as a mechanics and maintenance technician at the silos of the Port of Beirut. He was the second son in a family

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Hassan Kamel Haidar

Hassan grew up with ten siblings in a one-room apartment, in the Laylaki neighborhood, in the southern suburb of Beirut. For financial reasons, Hassan did not finish school. At eleven, he started working to provide for his family. Until the day he died, he was the only provider for his 90-year old mother. He had

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Hawlo Ahmad Abbass

Hawlo was born in Baalbeck, in a family of eleven. His family’s financial situation prevented him from going to school, and he left his village to Beirut for work, while he was still fourteen. Hawlo moved from one job to another until he was employed as a driver, by the KSS shipping company at the

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Hayle Mariam Dimisi Rita

Hayle Mariam Dimisi Rita is an Ethiopian young man, born on September 25, 1983, in the city of Dessie. He has two younger brothers and a sister. He is married to Yana, who traveled with him to Lebanon and stood by him every step of their journey. Hayle was a very good student. He graduated

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