Marina El Khawand

Winner of the 2023 Women of Influence Award

Marina El Khawand is a passionate humanitarian, advocate for human rights, and the founder of Medonations, a global NGO providing medical assistance to vulnerable families in Lebanon. Her journey began in law school, where she pursued her passion for defending human rights. Marina's thirst for knowledge led her to explore laws, politics, and international affairs, and she embraced the opportunity to major in English literature and Russian language. Despite the challenges of balancing triple majors, leading an NGO, and teaching, Marina's unwavering determination saw her embrace each commitment with vigor and resilience. In 2023, Marina's extraordinary contributions to humanitarian work were acknowledged globally when she won the prestigious 'Women of Influence Award' from the Global Excellence Assembly.