The Happy Childhood Foundation was created in 2010 to honor the life of eleven-years old Philippe Hatem. Since its inception, the foundation works tirelessly to put a smile on as many children as possible. Our initiatives are designed and approved centrally and aim to provide support to children in the following five areas: Basic necessities and protection. Health, Education, and Recreation. Throughout the years we have impacted the lives of hundreds of children, one smile at a time.
In 2012, we inaugurated our first rehabilitation center with our partner Hotel Dieu de France Hospital in Beirut.
In 2024, we opened our second center in Hospital Corbawi in the Keserwan region to maximize our reach.
In 2025, we will be opening our third center at the Talchiha Hospital in Zahle.
Through personalized therapies and holistic support Our goal is to restore these children with autonomy, self-esteem, and potential, empowering them to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Comprehensive rehabilitation care center to
- hundreds of underprivileged children
- suffering from spinal cord injuries,
- brain traumas, cerebral palsy,
- muscular and skeletal impairments,
- orthopedic traumas.
Impact
- 2,000+ therapy sessions per month,
- 120+ children receiving care at any point in time,
- 1,400 m2 of fully equipped indoor
- 1,350 m2 of outdoor space & a healing garden
The Laetitia Hatem Rehabilitation Center's excellence in the
country providing:
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy
- speech therapy
- psychomotor therapy
- pool therapy
- psychological support
The Laetitia Hatem Rehabilitation Center partnered with the best-in-class providers:
- Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital (HDF), one of the best hospitals in the country
- SRALab in Chicago, which provided technical support and training of the LHRC team.