AM Bank in the Community
Through the years, AM Bank has supported numerous NGO-driven community development projects. Our contribution constantly seeks to help developing projects that are beneficial to citizens, communities and to the society as a whole.
NGOs interested in applying for sponsorship can complete and submit the application form. Our Team can assess their request and the impact the NGO has on the community.
We review all received requests semi-annually in June and December. We will confirm back to you in case of approval.
Encouraging Lebanese Talents
If there’s one thing we are all born with, it’s this deep sense of pride for great Lebanese talents.
At AM Bank, we believe in pushing talent towards greater horizons, like supporting Ray Bassil, our national trap shooter, whose achievements are taking her to an international level.
It is armed with this sense of pride that we are supporting Ray on her way to the Olympic Games, in the hopes that on her quest for gold, she will put Lebanon on the podium of greatness with the whole world watching.
Contributing to Educational Life
Since 2000, AM Bank joined forces with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) which has been setting up Technology Access Centers (TACs) for young people in South Lebanon. AM Bank understands the crucial role that young people play in the human development process, and has gladly sponsored two TACs in the southern villages of Hasbaya and Shebaa. The centers are equipped with computers, printers, software libraries, they also teach computer literacy and offer Internet access. Today, these young people can, with the flick of a switch, take their place in global community.
Moreover, AM Bank plays a pivotal role with various universities and associations to promote culture and take education to higher levels. The bank carries out this mission by participating in job fairs to encourage further education and career development. AM Bank has also participated in fund raising events aimed at providing financial support to children across Lebanon to help them enroll in public schools. Similarly, the bank took part in renovating and upgrading the library of the Faculty of Business Administration & Economics at the Lebanese University – Aley, thus providing students with a new learning outlook.
Participating in Banking and Economic Forums
AM Bank support the banking industry in many ways. We participate regularly in a number of banking and economic forums that address important issues pertaining to financial and economic development. We actively participate in a number of local and international banking, economic, and social forums, including – but not limited to – the yearly meetings of the World Bank and IMF, conferences and seminars held by the Association of Lebanese Banks, and events organized by the World Union of Arab Bankers.
Sponsoring Festivals and Cultural Events
AM Bank recognizes the important role art plays in our daily lives, and as such, we sponsor many festivals held in different regions of Lebanon.
- BeitEddine Festivals
A crossroad of cultures and art, BeitEddine Festivals has always proved that Lebanon is the country of diversity. AM Bank was delighted to participate in this celebration that represents the Lebanese spirit to the core, whether on the historical
This festival is characterized by the ancient historic ambiance of the BeitEddine Palace in the heart if Al Shouf, and for this reason, it’s considered one of the leading events in the Middle East, which is becoming well known on an international level as well.
- Beirut Chants
Gathering more than 900 musicians and performers from all over the world, Beirut Chants is the highlight of the wintery festive season. Due to its significant cultural and artistic importance, and knowing the impact of music on one’s health, AM Bank was eager to join this musical odyssey and participate in sharing joy to the world.
- Ehdeniyat International Festivals
Every year, AM Bank joins the Ehdeniyat International Festival, to celebrate summer in a rural ambiance. This festival became an experience that attracts tourists no matter what their preferences are: sports, arts, culture, food, music, while letting them discover the mythical side of Ehden.
- SEAL
At AM Bank, we believe that, by joining our efforts, we can make a better country. That’s why, with our support and the equipment from SEAL, the Coop and experts provided a training session for farmers, and contributed in the installation of a new irrigation process. This new irrigation system will allow water savings of 78%, providing much needed assistance to over 40 farmers.
Part of this year’s project and in collaboration with SEAL, AM Bank sponsored the Beekeepers Cooperative Association in Qwayteh - North Lebanon, to support the environment and encourage beekeepers to preserve the existence of a fundamental contributor responsible for 30% of the world’s harvest.
SEAL has distributed 240 beehives and the needed equipment for honey making to 60 beneficiaries located in Kferhata – Koura and provided access to the market to sell their produced goods at suitable prices.
Together we can create a better world, one bee at a time!
Environmental Activities
To AM Bank, promoting awareness creation for a cleaner Lebanon is a duty. We care passionately about the environment and we have incorporated a strong environmental theme in our community activities, through educational and social programs.
In this perspective, AM Bank has been active in ensuring that current and future generations appreciate Lebanon’s natural beauty. This year, the bank organized a cleanup with NSID where they invited all Divers in Lebanon to participate in this major event. Approximately 1 ton of garbage was picked up from the sea then recycled.
Engaging in Road Safety Campaigns
AM Bank is actively engaged in a number of education and awareness campaigns; in particular the ones that engage the community in changing unsafe behavior on the roads.
ArabNet Beirut 2018
AM Bank participated in the ArabNet Beirut 2018 that showcased opportunities in digital media, entrepreneurship, and much more. The aim of this event was to gather more than 80 speakers from the MENA region and beyond the Middle East to discuss the latest innovations in banking technology.
Aley Festival 2018
Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Tourism, Am Bank supported Tajamo’ Shabat Aley in Aley Festival, where many artistic shows and cultural spectacles took place.
Arabs Architects Awards
Believing in the Lebanese potential has always been the focus of AM Bank, which is well known for investing in the youth. This year, we took our vision a bit further. We have worked along the Arabs Architects Awards festival to empower the Lebanese architects inside the country and abroad, and to gather them under the umbrella of innovation and creativity in the field of architecture.
Beirut Marathon
Beirut Marathon portrays the spirit of unity, positivity, and provides the runners with an experience of challenge, achievement and joy. The goals of this marathon meet with ours, for this reason, we always work hand in hand to promote collective work and harmony upon all the participants.
Aley Biking Club
Because health is the real wealth, AM Bank decided to join forces with Aley Biking Club to celebrate the Independence Day in a new and innovative way. The bikers participating in this event visited several regions in the Southern Matn. This collaboration also highlighted the importance of finding alternative means for transportation, in order to protect the environment from different types of pollution, especially air and noise pollution.
Hannibal Race
AM Bank is always up for a new challenge! This year, we participated in the PUMA Hannibal Race, the most creative and extreme race in the region. The competitors tested their mental and physical fitness, and explored a new type of races that challenged their capabilities to the extreme.
Lebanese International Dental Conference
Under the patronage of his Excellency the President Michel Aoun, AM Bank worked along the Lebanese International Dental Conference in order to highlight the dilemmas the dentists face, and help them find solutions according to each difficulty.
Lebanese Oder of Pharmacists Congress
Always looking after the health of their employees, AM Bank contributed in the Lebanese Older of Pharmacists Congress. This congress sheds the light on the necessity of the professionalism and competence of pharmacists, in order to provide the patients with the correct medications.
The Merchant Association of Aley
AM Bank contributed in the annual dinner of the Merchant Association of Aley presided by Samir Chehayeb. For the 11th year, the bank continues to support the work of the association and to provide them with the needed assistance.
Rabitat Al Druze
AM Bank was sponsoring Social Work League” gala dinner at Habtoor Hotel celebrating their 60 years of generosity where our deputy General Manager, Mrs. Nahla Khaddage Bou Diab had a speech where she insisted on the importance of working together with Druze committee for a better community and persevere in the hard efforts their putting together for better future.
Adham Nabulsi Music Video
AM Bank has always been a major support system for talents of all kinds. For this reason, our latest work was a collaboration with Adham Nabulsi in his latest hit single “Huwe el Hobb”, which was a big success.
Rotary club of Lebanon
AM Bank partipcated in the "END POLIO WALK-A-THON", the First End Polio Event in District 2452. Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Youth and Sports; organized by the Rotary Club of Aley and in collaboration with Rotaract and Interact Clubs of Aley, this Project aims to raise awareness and funds to support the International End Polio Campaign.
Kahloon Village: Special Christmas 2018
AM Bank participated with Kahloon Village to share a remarkable experience this season with various and special shows, and make it Special Christmas.
In addition to different activities as sharing the cutting cake and lighting the Kahloon Tree.
To make all kids happy, AM Bank distributed different vouchers at Kahloon Village who partnered with SOS Children’s Village Bhersaf.
In addition, the participants brought items of their choice and dropped it in the basket during the event to donate it to the children in need.