In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day: APRIL 2, 2016
AAA launched the largest Autism Awareness campaign in Lebanon
by joining the International
'Light it up Blue' for Autism
to promote understanding and acceptance and request support to persons with autism.
April 2016:
AAA launched the largest Autism Awareness campaign in Lebanon
by joining the International
'Light it up Blue' for Autism
campaign across the country
and lighting in blue major ancient monuments from the South to the North
Sponsored by Bacchus Production
The Citadels of Saida, Byblos & Tripoli
& Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, Harissa
went blue by AAA, to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon,
along with many monuments:
Safadi Cultural Center,
Rashid Karame Int'l Fair,
Chateau Rweiss & Jeita Country Club.
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.
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
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.
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
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
On April 2, 2019, On the occasion of World Autism Day, Under the patronage of H.E. Violette Khairallah Safadi, Minister of State for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth, AAA lit in blue Lebanon's iconic statue and Sanctuary of The Lady of Lebanon - Harissa, to commemorate the World Autism Awareness Day.