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.

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📍 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