Patricia Bitar Cherfan

Previous Professions

  • Founder and President, 2014-present, PiDRAYA a social enterprise for cultural platforms and socially responsible affairs.
  • Founder, publisher and editor-in-chief, 2014-present, Home for Magazine[www.homeformagazine.com].
  • Chairperson – Leadership Committee, YWCA, 2006-present.

Major Achievements

  • Founder and Producer of the Christmas Caroling for a cause, a choir singing from all faiths for Christmas Celebrations, 2010-present.
  • Co-founder of the "Annual Award Honoring Women Achievers" on the occasion of International Women's Day (organized by the YWCA), 2010-present.
  • Initiated the "Inspire Project" at YMCA, whereby monthly roundtables are held to highlight the work of an inspiring woman making a change and a positive impact into society, 2014-present.
  • Initiated "Booklust", a book club where members meet on a monthly basis to discuss and anaylze a selected book, 2008-present.

Field(s) of Expertise

Social Entrepreneurship
Women Empowerment
Publishing-Editorial
Corporate Activism
Development
Women Leadership
Cultural Diplomacy
Lebanese Diaspora
Civil Society Advocacy
Cross Sectors partnerships

Distinctions

  • Received the Community Ambassador and Social Visionary Award from the MEPI-Lebanon Alumni Association, January 2014.