Specialised Wheelchairs for Children at SESOBEL

Give a Child a Brighter Future was delighted to welcome guests, vendors, and members of the community to this year's Lisa's Summer Bazaar, held in support of children in Lebanon during a time of ongoing hardship and displacement. The bazaar was attended by Her Excellency Farah Berry, Ambassador of Lebanon to the United Kingdom, alongside a former Lebanese ambassador, whose presence made the occasion especially meaningful. Throughout the day, attendees explored a wonderful range of Lebanese-owned businesses offering food, jewellery, clothing, homeware, and more. Every contribution will help fund essential care and support for children in need, and we remain deeply grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, and took part. We would also like to thank all the vendors and committee members whose generosity and dedication helped make the day such a success. Thanks to the incredible support shown throughout the bazaar, this year's fundraiser surpassed all expectations.

At Give a Child a Brighter Future, every project is rooted in a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children across Lebanon. Through its latest initiative, the charity has helped transform the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Makassed General Hospital, enhancing the quality, safety, and responsiveness of care for critically ill children. Addressing Urgent Needs Before the upgrade, the PICU faced several challenges. Monitoring equipment was outdated and not fully integrated, limiting the ability to continuously track vital signs. Medical teams often relied on intermittent readings and manual follow-up, increasing the risk of delayed intervention during critical moments. The physical environment added further strain. Crowded bedside areas, multiple standalone devices, and exposed wiring affected workflow, infection control, and patient safety. Inconsistent equipment across beds also led to variations in care delivery. Delivering a Modern Solution With the support of Give a Child a Brighter Future, a comprehensive upgrade has now been completed. Advanced medical equipment was installed, and each bed is now equipped with multi-parameter monitoring systems that enable continuous, real-time observation. Central monitoring and alert systems also allow medical teams to quickly detect and respond to any signs of deterioration. The unit layout has been redesigned to create a more organised and efficient clinical environment, with standardised equipment across all beds to support safer and more consistent care.