9th International Conference On Birth Defects & Disabilities in the Developing World (ICBD-2020):- The Neonate Fund participated in the ICBD-2020: Delivering Hope through facilitating quality NICU care.- Mrs. Pascale Nakad presented on the Neonate Fund in the ICBD 2020 in Colombo, Sri Lanka highlighting our cause and our mission, also emphasizing on the struggle many families face to pay for the NICU that their child needs, and how having a premature baby not only imposes an emotional toll but also a great financial burden.

A bake sale was held during our collaboration with Get Bowtied team at AUBMC Lobby to raise awareness on premature birth.In addition to that crochet octopuses were sold at the stand which signify a donation of an octopus to a baby in the NICU, those stuffed octopi are used as a form of therapy to help comfort and calm the babies.Based on research and studies:"The tentacles of the octopus apparently remind these babies of their mom's umbilical cord, and the soft knit bodies of the cuddly creatures are said to remind them of the womb".The octopuses make the babies feel grounded and safe. 

November is the month to raise awareness on prematurity in honor of all the little miracles out there.

The Neonate Fund carves through the sky of Jounieh

The Neonate Fund participated in the Saradar Bank Women's race on March 31, 2019.    680 participants challenged the weather and wore their Neonate Fund tshirts to empower and support every mother of a premature baby.

The Neonate Fund held it's fund raising Gala Dinner on January 24, 2019. A magical and remarkable night celebrated by over 800 distinguished guests to support our little premature babies.We are forever thankful for the kindness of our generous donors.

Miss Lebanon 2015 Valerie Abou Chacra took part in Celebrity duets season 3, and sang in support of the Neonate Fund.On the occasion of Christmas Ms. Abou Chacra visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at AUBMC to draw a smile on the faces of the preemies' parents.

A bake sale was held on World Prematurity Day November 17, 2018 in the American University of Beirut Medical Center to spread awareness about premature birth.

The Neonate Fund participates in national events to raise awareness among the youth generation. 132 participants ran in support of the cause of the Neonate Fund at the women's race on April 22, 2018.