About LCCF

From Australia to Lebanon, one faith, one heart.

The Foundation

As Lebanon faces many hardships, and has been further devastated by recent crises, the LCCF has been established to assist the disadvantaged through raising funds for multi-faceted support.

Our Mission

Raising funds in Australia to support families back home
Lebanon has endured many challenges over the recent years, however more recently, this has worsened with the recent crises. Despite the political instability and economic collapse having had a significant impact, Lebanon and its people were further devastated by COVID-19 and the recent explosion in Beirut’s port.

These events compounded hardship and poverty, impacting people’s access to the basics such as food, shelter, healthcare and education.

UNICEF reports that more than half the population in Lebanon is now below the poverty line with conditions worse than during the civil war.

The LCCF aims to respond to the ever-evolving needs of our Christian families in Lebanon, by seeking donations that will flow directly into our relief response mission, supporting in food, medical care, and education.

Our Vision

Bridging our communities in light of our faith
In harmony with our Christian faith, we wish to bridge our Australian and Lebanese communities as we carry each other in these detrimental times, for us to build together a benevolent global support system.
  Keep Lebanese children in the classroom. A mission of hope and change.  

LCCF Board Members

  • Mr. Sarkis Nassif
    Mr. Sarkis Nassif
    Chairman
    Mr. Sarkis Nassif
    Chairman
    Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Holdmark Property Group, a private company that is one of Sydney’s most trusted and respected property groups.
    Mr. Nassif possesses over 35 years of experience in property investment, development and construction. In 2017, he was awarded the Property Person of the Year by the highly regarded property industry body, Urban Taskforce, and in 2019, was awarded the prestigious Ethnic Business Awards Accolade for the best medium-to-large business.

    He has a strong philanthropic background and his interests include the John Paul Foundation, which he founded and Holdmark supports, to assist children and families facing hardships due to illness, tragedy or adversity. Mr. Nassif is also a donor to Westmead Children’s Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital, the Warrah Foundation and numerous other community organizations.
  • Mr. Elie Rahme
    Mr. Elie Rahme
    Compliance and Governance
    Mr. Elie Rahme
    Compliance and Governance
    Director and Principal Solicitor at Elie Rahme and Associates, a law practice established in 2009 with offices in Sydney and Liverpool.
    Mr. Rahme was admitted to practice law in New South Wales in February 2003 and was admitted to the High Court of Australia in July 2003. In March 2012, he was elected as a Committee Member for the City of Sydney Law Society, and held that position until November 2015.

    As a solicitor, Mr. Rahme has dedicated his professional services toward helping people with legal challenges. As a member of the City of Sydney Duty solicitor program, he provides legal advice and support to people financially deprived from obtaining legal representation. He also provided free legal advice to people with mental health issues, through Mission Australia.
  • Dr. Anthony Hasham
    Dr. Anthony Hasham
    Promotional and Management of Donations
    Dr. Anthony Hasham
    Promotional and Management of Donations
    Founder and Director of Australian Consulting Engineers (ACE), a multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy established in 1998.
    Dr. Hasham is the President of the Maronite Catholic Society in Australia, Director and former Vice President of the Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, member of the financial committee for the Maronite Archdiocese of Sydney, Building Advisor of St. Charbel’s Parish and the Maronite Archdiocese of Sydney. He is also a founding member and Director of the Australian Maronite Professional Council (AMPC).

    In addition to the important roles he occupied throughout his professional career, Dr. Hasham is an active member in the Australian Lebanese Maronite Community, and a generous philanthropist of charities such as Oxfam, Wiping Tears, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Sydney, MaroniteCare, Maronites on Mission, St. Merkorious Charity Association, PFS Charity Events as well as Camp Quality.
  • Mr. Riad Tayeh
    Mr. Riad Tayeh
    Compliance and Governance
    Mr. Riad Tayeh
    Compliance and Governance
    Partner at Dvt Group, a specialist accounting and advisory firm that has been operating since 1995.
    Mr. Tayeh possesses over 30 years of insolvency and accounting experience and enjoys reputation as a strong-minded and astute practitioner, offering clients an energetic and practical approach to business solutions. He has held positions with Coopers & Lybrand and Ferrier Hodgson both in Australia and overseas. He has assisted companies in restructuring, obtaining equity, acquisitions and exit strategies.

    He has been involved in various fundraising events for charities, mainly around the intellectual disability space including - Special Olympics in NSW, VIC and QLD, Get on Stage (theater for the intellectually disabled) and Volleyball Australia.
  • Mr. Vince Fayad
    Mr. Vince Fayad
    Secretary
    Mr. Vince Fayad
    Secretary
    Chartered Accountant, Principal of Vince Fayad & Associates, a firm of dedicated finance professionals focused on quality advice and value for money.
    With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Fayad is well versed with small-to-medium sized business both unlisted and listed. His experience in the capital and debt markets is extensive as he was the Practice Leader of the corporate finance division of PKF for several years. In addition, he was an Audit and Tax Accounting Partner covering a wide range of industries.

    Mr. Fayad is currently the Executive Director of two listed companies, and is also a registered company Auditor and Tax Agent.
  • Mr. Jason Ters
    Mr. Jason Ters
    Compliance and Governance
    Mr. Jason Ters
    Compliance and Governance
    Investment Manager with a focus spanning public markets, venture capital and property.
    Mr. Ters possesses over 25 years of experience in the finance industry, predominantly in capital markets and investment management.

    For a significant part of his career, he served as Executive of Guinness Peat Group (GPG) and its subsidiary Tyndall Investment Management. At GPG, he was responsible for identifying suitable investments and developing and executing strategies to create or unlock value for investee companies.

    Over the years, Mr. Ters has served as a Director of Farm Pride Foods Limited, CPI Group Limited, Australian Wealth Management Limited (Alternate Director), Gosford Quarry Holdings Pty Limited, Green’s General Foods Pty Limited and CVC Limited.
  • Mr. Elias El-Khoury
    Mr. Elias El-Khoury
    Promotional and Management of Donations
    Mr. Elias El-Khoury
    Promotional and Management of Donations
    Founder and Managing Director of Speedway Petroleum Goup of companies.
    The business commenced as a single service station and has expanded to some 30 service stations today predominately located in Sydney and Melbourne. The business prides itself on being an independent operation.

    Mr. El-Khoury has grown the operation through developing strong relationships with key suppliers and property landholders. His business acumen and strong work ethics have been key to the growth in the business, which operates in an area that has been traditionally dominant by the major oil companies.

    He is also a dedicated father to a family of four children and he is committed to assisting the Christian church through financial and non-financial support. He chairs the board of St. Mary’s Orthodox church.
  • Dr. Peter Nakhle
    Dr. Peter Nakhle
    Promotional and Management of Donations
    Dr. Peter Nakhle
    Promotional and Management of Donations
    Founder of Concord Medical Centre.
    Dr. Nakhle has been a medical practitioner for over 25 years.

    He established Concord Medical Centre over 15 years ago. Servicing the inner-west, Concord Medical Centre has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with over 20 staff. Over his career, he has established several successful medical practices across Sydney.

    Outside of work, Dr. Nakhle has an avid interest in classic cars and property.
Selfless Acts Can Save The Future
In this critical time of need, every single effort and donation can radically change the lives of our families back home. LCCF is a hopeful reminder that selfless acts can save the future of our beloved Lebanese Christian children, by enabling them to access decent education in Lebanon.

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