A dialogue with activist and media figure Rima Frangieh

L’Orient Le Jour daily published in its July 21 issue an interview with Ms. Rima Frangieh, wife of Al Marada Party leader Suleiman Frangieh to profile the latest in cultural and social events taking place in the north. Frangieh spoke of her efforts to strengthen social bonds with her community especially that she is the spouse of the local “chief” of the community, the newspaper said. Frangieh also introduced the work of several institutions which she manages, like for example “North Autism Center” which she founded and chairs, as well as “Hirafiyat” workshop and Ehdeniyat festivals, as well as various environmental activities. Frangieh focused on the Ehdeniyat annual festivities which not only is intended to revive the cultural scene in the region by bringing Arab and foreign stars, but also to generate funds for supporting the work of the social centers which she runs. (L’Orient Le Jour, 21 July 2015)