Our Journey
2011: The Journey Began
The Founder Embarked on a mission to create meaningful change in the humanitarian and development sectors.
2011: Public Policy Advocate
After three years in the public policy unit at the Lebanese Parliament, Mazen supported a public policy initiative and contributed to a published study on public policies.
2012: Environmental Advocacy
Played a crucial role in the implementation and publication of an environmental public policy, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development.
2013: Business Development Pioneer
Launched the first consultancy, marking the beginning of a transformative journey in business development.
2014: National Resilience Project
Led a groundbreaking project focused on local resilience in the era of refugees, setting a new standard for national evaluations.
2015: Program Management Expert
Established a consultancy dedicated to providing program management and technical support, enhancing organizational efficiency.
2016: Digital Transformation
Pioneered efforts in digital transformation, revolutionizing how organizations leverage technology.
2017: Entrepreneurial Spirit
First Attempt to Launch FORAS Consultancy Firm.
2018: Business Development and Quality Assurance
Spearheaded business development and quality assurance initiatives, driving growth and ensuring high standards.
2019: Data Structure Enthusiast
Ventured into the world of data structure, acquiring skills essential for modern data management using SQL and Python.
2020: Automation and Resilience
Explored automation technologies using Python and JavaScript.
2020: A Life-Changing Event
Survived one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in port of Beirut, equivalent to 1.1 kilotons of TNT, which led to a profound decision to leave my home country Lebanon.
2021: Entrepreneurial Resilience
Second Attempt to Launch FORAS.
2022: New Beginnings in Canada
On June 5th, moved with family to Canada, embracing new opportunities and challenges.
2024: FORAS CANADA Launched
Successfully launched FORAS CANADA as a consultancy firm, marking a significant milestone in the journey of creating impactful change.
2024
John Can Do the first AI assistant at FORAS got recruited