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Dr. Wissam Georges Maalouf - Humanitarian Leader

Dr. Wissam Georges Maalouf

Humanitarian Leader | Strategic Planning Expert | Specialist Researcher in Positive Neutrality

Founder and General Advisor of Mission de Vie with over 25 years of dedicated experience in designing, founding, and directing large-scale strategic and social development projects across 7 countries.

📧 wissam.maalouf@leclips.org
📞 +961 4 405 067
📍 Jean Khoury Center, Naccache, Lebanon
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Professional Objective

To contribute more than 25 years of experience in personally designing, founding, building, and directing large-scale strategic and social-development projects to the Lebanese public sector, with the aim of developing innovative, inclusive, and sustainable public policies.

Leadership Positions

Founder and General Advisor

Mission de Vie - International humanitarian and social development organization

Since April 1999

Headquartered in Switzerland, operating in 7 countries: Lebanon, Switzerland, France, United States, Congo, Italy, Egypt

Founder and President

Lebanese Center for Strategic Planning (Centre Libanais pour la Planification Stratégique)

Since June 2020

Founder and General Supervisor

Scène de Vie - National social-solidarity and local development organization

Since 2016

Key Initiatives & Sustainable Projects

Strategic Planning and National Social Recovery (2000 - Ongoing)

Strategic Framework Development

  • Designed and established comprehensive strategic planning framework for social development initiatives across Lebanon
  • Authored seminal study on Lebanon's Positive Neutrality and key policy reform measures
  • Cultivated robust partnerships with local and international stakeholders including the Geneva Center for Neutrality
  • Orchestrated high-level conferences and workshops on strategic planning and Positive Neutrality application

Global Humanitarian and Social Inclusion Projects (April 1999 - Ongoing)

Infrastructure Development

  • Spearheaded extensive humanitarian operations for 25+ years across seven countries
  • Designed and constructed first-of-its-kind multi-generational shelter in the region, housing impoverished children, abandoned youth, and vulnerable elderly
  • Established the only free-of-charge Palliative Care Hospital in the Middle East
  • Created multiple Community Day Care Centers and Activity Hubs across Lebanon (Antelias, Baskinta, Zahle-Taalabaya, Adma)

Network Building and Outreach

  • Built and managed vast international volunteer network across multiple countries
  • Founded high-level cooperation network with influential public figures, politicians, celebrities, and social media influencers
  • Executed large-scale social inclusion programs focused on education and economic empowerment

Social Impact and Advocacy

  • Championed high-impact public awareness campaigns promoting non-discrimination
  • Organized extensive home-visit networks providing essential aid to isolated individuals
  • Deployed trained volunteers for systematic support delivery including food, medical supplies, and emotional support

Academic Background

2024-2025
Principal Researcher
Research Focus: Positive Neutrality in the Lebanese Context
2020-2022
Doctoral Candidate
Catholic University of Lyon, France
Thesis: "The Fragility of Man: A Practical Approach to the Fragile Society in Lebanon"
2010-2013
Doctorate in Political Philosophy and Strategic Planning (with Honors – Félicitation du Jury)
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in collaboration with Laval University, Canada
Focus: Practical political philosophy of peace and non-violence
1999-2000
Postgraduate Diploma (DEA) in Philosophy
USEK, Lebanon
1993-1997
Diploma in Philosophy
Saint Paul Institute, Lebanon

Core Competencies & Expertise

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Strategic Social Infrastructure Development

Designing, constructing, and managing social facilities including secure shelters and specialized welfare facilities

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Humanitarian Logistics & Network Leadership

Establishing extensive volunteer networks and home-visit programs for efficient aid delivery

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High-Level Advocacy and Resource Mobilization

Leveraging influential networks for large-scale humanitarian action and resource mobilization

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Strategic Planning and Policy Formulation

Expertise in comprehensive strategic planning and national-level public policy frameworks

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Large-Scale Project Management

Leading complex projects and managing diverse, cross-cultural teams across wide geographic scopes

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Socio-Economic Empowerment

Specialization in support programs for vulnerable populations and youth employment generation

Languages

Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
English
Fluent