What is 'LIGHT IT UP BLUE' INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN?
The 'Light it up blue' for Autism annual campaign was launched in 2010 by 'Autism Speaks', the largest Autism Organization in the World, along with the international autism community in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day and Month.
Thousands of iconic landmarks and buildings join the thousands of homes and communities around the world to “light in blue” and raise awareness in support of people living with autism.
LEBANON LIGHTS BLUE ON WORLD AUTISM AWareness DAY - APRIL 2
Light it up Blue 2024
Light it up Blue 2024
Light it up Blue 2024
On the occasion of World Autism Day 2024
A mass and Light it up blue for Autism of our lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa
Light it up Blue 2019
Light it up Blue 2024
Light it up Blue 2024
MTV: Lady of Lebanon Harissa lit up in blue on World Autism Day
The Lady of Lebanon statue - Harissa was lit up in blue on Tuesday night to mark the World Autism Awareness Day, under the patronage of Minister of State for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth Violette Khairallah Safadi.
The Harissa lighting up ceremony was organized by the Autism Awareness Association Lebanon (AAA) to observe World Autism Awareness Day within the international yearly campaign "Light It Up Blue".
The national awareness autism campaign was held this year under the motto of "I Love Someone With Autism."
Light it up Blue 2017
Light it up Blue 2024
On April 2, 2017,
Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary went blue for Autism Awareness, as it became an annual event, with the support of Bakhos Lighting production and Hisham Saba Photography.
The event was mentioned
on "Autism Speaks" website
& on social media platforms.
Autism Speaks being the organization that launched the International
"Light it up blue" campaign.
Light it up Blue 2016
On the eve of 2 April 2016, AAA launched the First Largest Autism Awareness campaign in Lebanon,
from South to North of Lebanon.
AAA had joined the International 'Light it up Blue' for Autism:
The Citadels of Saida, Byblos & Tripoli and Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, Harissa went blue by AAA, to spread Autism Awareness
as well as the Safadi Cultural Center & Rashid Karame Int'l Fair in Tripoli, Chateau Rweiss & Jeita Country Club
Autism Awareness Campaign 2020
Autism Awareness Campaign 2020
On the occasion of "World Autism Month 2020",
AAA has launched during April 2020,
a debunking Autism Myths campaign
with the support of AUB volunteers.
The aim of this campaign
is to convey a set of FACTS
about Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD.
Light it up Blue 2018
Autism Awareness Campaign 2020
On 2 April 2018, AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign at MTV to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon,
Live on MTV Prime-time News,
in the presence
of the Minister of Social Affairs
HE Pierre Bou Assi
and MTV Alive team.
Various buildings and landmarks around the world light up in the color blue to raise autism awareness as well. The White House, the Empire State Building and Niagara Falls have all been lit in blue on Autism Awareness Day in years past.
AAA AT BEIRUT MARATHON 2022
April 2: World Autism Day
April 2: World Autism Day
April 2: World Autism Day
April 2 was declared as 'World Autism Awareness Day' by the United Nations since 2007.
April, is also celebrated as 'World Autism Month', in order to commemorate persons with autism and their families.
Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place during April to increase understanding and acceptance and further support people with autism.
Check our website for more information about autism:
How can you participate
April 2: World Autism Day
April 2: World Autism Day
Raising awareness might be the first step on our journey for inclusion.
Here is how you can participate:
-Raise Awareness (Wear blue or change your profile picture using our frame or AAA autism awareness filter on Instagram)
-Promote Inclusion
-Sponsor a child with Autism
"Special Education is causing a high burden on the parents"
especially in these hard times
-Join AAA social media pages and share with your followers and friends AAA stories about acceptance and inclusion of persons with autism
LIGHT IT UP BLUE 2019
On 2 April 2019, AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign at Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, Harissa to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon.
Under the patronage of
HE Violette Khairallah Safadi, Minister of State
for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth & AAA Vice-President,
Lebanon's iconic statue and Sanctuary of the Lady of Lebanon - Harissa
has been lit up in magical blue,
for the third time, to mark the World Autism Awareness Day
by the AAA - Autism Awareness Association
With the presence of
HE Violette Khairallah Safadi, Minister of State for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth,
-AAA Vice-President-
Representative of Minister of Foreign and Emigrants' Affairs advisor to Special needs affairs, Mr Joe Rahal;
Father Younen Obeid, Rector of the sanctuary of our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa;
Ms Michele Fenianos, Director of the First Lady's office;
Mr Juan Hobeiche, President of Jounieh's Municipality;
AAA President and board members
Mrs Ghada Hayek Makhoul, Maria Abi-Nasr & Marleine Mehanna,
along with AAA members, families and friends.
#iLoveSomeoneWithAutism
Big thanks to Bacchus Production
for his continuous support and dedication to our cause.
Photo Credit "Hisham Saba photography"
Rita Akiki for editing
http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news/1445516
https://www.the961.com/awareness/lady-of-lebanon-at-harissa-just-lit-up-in-blue-for-world-autism-day
LIGHT IT UP BLUE 2018
On 2 April 2018, AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign at MTV to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon, Live on MTV Prime-time News, in the presence of the Minister of Social Affairs HE Pierre Bou Assi and MTV Alive team.
LIGHT IT UP BLUE 2016 & 2017
On the eve of April 2017, AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign at Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, Harissa to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon.
Event on LBCi Live News April 2nd, 2016
LIGHT IT UP BLUE 2019
On World Autism Day, 2 April 2019,
AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign
Under the patronage of AAA Vice-President,
HE Violette Khairallah Safadi, Minister of State
for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth,
Lebanon's iconic statue and Sanctuary of the Lady of Lebanon - Harissa
has been lit up in magical blue,
sponsored by Bacchus Production
for the third time, to mark the World Autism Awareness Day
by the AAA - Autism Awareness Association
In the presence of
Father Younen Obeid, Rector of the sanctuary of our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa;
Mr Joe Rahal, Representative of theMinister of Foreign and Emigrants' Affairs advisor to Special needs affairs,
Ms Michele Fenianos, Director of the First Lady's office;
Mr Juan Hobeiche, President of Jounieh Municipality
Ms Ghada Hayek Makhoul, AAA President
AAA board members Ms Maria Abi-Nasr, Ms Marleine Mehanna, Ms Carla Rassi & Dr Doris Jaalouk
in the support of journalists and public figures, Ms Dalia Dagher, Ms Amal Elias,
Ms Bernadette Houdaib, Ms Roula Abou Zeid, Ms Rima Nehme
along with many AAA members,
their families and friends.
#ilovesomeonewithautism
Big thanks to Bacchus Production
for his continuous support and dedication to our cause.
Photo Credit "Hisham Saba photography"
Rita Akiki for editing
LIGHT IT UP BLUE 2018
On World Autism Day, 2 April 2018, AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign at MTV to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon, Live on MTV Prime-time News, in the presence of the Minister of Social Affairs HE Pierre Bou Assi and MTV Alive team.
LIGHT IT UP BLUE 2017
On the eve of World Autism Day, 2 April 2017, AAA 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign at Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, Harissa to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon.
Event on LBCi Live News April 2nd, 2016
AAA PRESS RELEASE - APRIL 2, 2016 - LIUB
AAA PRESS RELEASE - APRIL 2, 2016
PREVIOUS INTERVIEWS
Interview on Nour al-sharq Tele-Lumiere
AAA Brunch for Autism Event on Tayyar.org
MASS for Autism: May 31, 2016
Tele-Lumiere & Noursat TV
Mr Ghassan Saliba with AAA at Harissa
April 28:
Lebanon Lights Blue Autism Speaks Social Media
MTV Prime Time News - WAAD 2016
MTV Midnight News - April 2 - 2016
Apr 2, 2016:
Lebanon 'Lights it Up Blue' for Autism
Apr 2, 2016:
World Autism Awareness Day
April 9:
Future TV (alam al-sabah) @12pm
Light it Up Blue by AAA for Autism Awareness on Aalamoki
April 8:
Mariam TV (Tele-Lumiere) @11:35am
TRIPOLI LIGHTS IBLUE FOR WAAD 2016
April 6:
Safadi Cultural Center Lights Blue for Autism - FACEBOOK
PRESS RELEASE BY SAFADI CULTURAL CENTER for LIUB 2016 #TRIPOLI
April 2:
LIUB2016 Video on All TV Stations
Lebanese ancient monuments go Blue for #WorldAutismDay #LIUB2016
with Miss Lebanon & Mr Ghassan Saliba
April 2:
Tele Lumiere at 9pm
March 28: LBC btehla al-hayat
March 25: TVc on YouTube
March 23: OTV Yawm Jdid
Feb 14, 2016: International Pray Day for Autism "Autism Sunday"
May 5: AAA at NAC National Autism Community Meeting