09 January 24

Together for another successful year

Dear LIFE Members and Friends,

Happy New Year to you and your families! May 2024 bring many opportunities and great accomplishments for us all. As we step into 2024, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on last year’s achievements, all made possible by the active engagement and unwavering support of the LIFE community.

▪ Our network increased by an impressive 21% to +1400 members.

▪ After recently expanding chapters in Boston and Abu Dhabi, we are now present in 16 locations worldwide.

▪ The Education Programme reached an unprecedented fundraising milestone, surpassing $3 million.

▪ The LIFE Global Benefit Dinner made a triumphant return after a four-year hiatus and saw a rapid sell-out!

▪ The New York Chapter held its first Benefit Dinner, showing the strength of our network and commitment to Education.

▪ We are now supporting the largest pool of students in LIFE's history: 425 continuing scholars, 80% of whom are based in Lebanon.

▪ Significant strides were made in fostering job creation through our $1 million partnership with the Drosos Foundation.

▪ We ventured further into the entrepreneurship ecosystem and tech domain with successful Pitch Nights in Paris and Dubai.

The year 2023 served as a testament to the enduring resilience and solidarity within our thriving community, and it has been a pleasure connecting with many of you along the way.

Looking ahead, our focus remains on consolidating membership growth, expanding our global reach, and delivering our value proposition while increasing our impact through education and fostering job creation in Lebanon.

I would like to thank my fellow Board members for all their precious and continuous support, and I am honoured to serve a second term as Chair working closely with Frederique Chemali and Zeina Farhat, Managing Directors of our organisation.

I also wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated LIFE Team for their outstanding efforts in driving remarkable growth and impact, especially during a substantial management transition and an ongoing complex environment.

Here's to LIFE, the journey ahead, and our continued success together.

Patrick George,

Chairman of LIFE Board