In the realm of the eternal word, and from the heart of “#Hasbaya” that beats with authenticity, #Ghada_Al-Kakhi emerges as an authentic academic and literary figure who has managed to blend the delicacy of poetry with the firmness of a stance. She is a #French_language teacher who did not merely impart knowledge, but delved into the worlds of #literature to say: “I penetrate the pores of the soul and dance with the letters of the poem.” Al-Kakhi is known as a writer and an orator par excellence, having undertaken the hosting and management of the finest celebrations, seminars, and evenings. She composed magnificent words and participated in numerous poetry competitions, where she won high-level honorary awards and received commendations from major Lebanese and Arab poets. Her principle in life stems from a deep human philosophy; she bows with respect to those who think with their mind before acting, and with appreciation for those who value the human worth in their fellow human, and she glorifies charitable work that seeks to serve the public interest without compensation. In her literary repertoire are four works currently in print titled: “The Noise of Silence,” “Intervals of Speech,” “Words and Tones,” and “Tears and Phrases”; they are pages that explore the essence of existence and the tragedies of the universe. She asserts that life is a daily school that taught her that “the essence is what remains” and that “nothing in this world stays the same,” and she still considers herself a child learning a new lesson every day at her desk.
On the militant front, Al-Kakhi did not stand idly by in the face of the ravages of war that displaced her and dissipated the dreams of her generation; rather, she transformed that heartache into a massive social energy to serve her surroundings and marginalized groups. She contributed to the establishment of associations concerned with child protection and supporting women against deprivation, violence, and discrimination. She also held important administrative positions, including coordinator for the Family Planning Association in Lebanon for the Hasbaya region,
and member of the Cultural Committee of the Al-Jabal Sports Club. She is one of the founders of the Reading and Cultural Activation Center affiliated with the Municipality of Hasbaya and an active member of the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections. Al-Kakhi dedicated twenty-five years of her life as the head of the Women's Union in Hasbaya, where she worked to empower women and enhance their capabilities to face challenges through educational, pedagogical, and health seminars, affirming that she will not surrender to obstacles but will continue the struggle with her free pen. In her view of reality, she expresses with sorrow a time where falsehood triumphs because the people of truth do not know how to “swim in the mud,” deferring her case to divine justice which “delays but does not neglect.”
In conclusion, Ghada Al-Kakhi—a wife and mother of three children—aspires for her life to be an inspiring experience for her children. She calls for the liberation of souls from the “liberation of texts,” for justice for women as granted by religion and law, and urges political parties to embody partnership and equality in action, not just in word, believing that a woman aware of her rights is the primary pillar for building a society of justice and prosperity. Her voice remains an echo of people's pulse, as she always concludes with a sentimental touch: “Let me penetrate the pores of the soul, let me dance with the letters of the poem, and whisper to the eyes of the sad night... Stay up with me, for my wings have grown tired of repeating the moaning!”
