In 2006, war began in Lebanon, my home country. It was after I saw a documentary on the aftermath of the war on the population of Lebanon that I decided to help. I created the Bernadette Khalil Foundation, which collects donations. The money raised is sent directly and entirely to recognized Lebanese Organizations, where they allocate it to the most urgent needs. Many of the donations were given to help the children to get a good education in orphanages.