As devastating attacks persist and escalate in Lebanon, over one million people have been displaced, with thousands injured and in need of humanitarian aid and support. On 8 April, Lebanon was bombed over 100 times in 10 minutes, injuring over one thousand people and killing 303. Pressure on shelters, health services and emergency response units has increased substantially, and organisations are pleading for support in order to assist those in need. Here are the Lebanese organisations you need to know.
Lebanese Red Cross
A humanitarian organisation providing emergency medical services, disaster response and relief across the country. The Lebanese Red Cross is calling for funds, ambulance supplies, blood transfusion supplies, medications and relief items including food, blankets and hygiene kits. Donate here
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
A refugee-led relief and development organisation supporting communities with emergency aid, child psychosocial care and rent assistance, as well as educational information and money-generating skills. In response to the worsening crisis, donations to Basmeh & Zeitooneh will help provide shelter equipment, ready-to-eat meals and hygiene kits. Donate here
The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund
A non-profit organisation providing medical treatment and holistic care for children, including evacuation for advanced care and ongoing psychological and social support. The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund transports critically injured children with their caretakers from Palestine to Lebanon and treats children in Lebanon with war injuries. There are options for monthly donations or a one-time contribution. Donate here
Amel Association International
A non-profit organisation providing emergency food, healthcare and essential relief items to vulnerable populations. It has launched an emergency appeal in response to the devastation and is calling on donations to support food security, purchase medical supplies and continue its mobile response services. Donate here
Lebanese Food Bank
A non-profit food relief organisation collecting high-quality surplus food from hotels, restaurants, caterers and supermarkets and distributing it to those in need across Lebanon. The Lebanese Food Bank is affiliated with the Regional Food Banking Network in Dubai and the Global Food Banking Network. Donate here
Endless Medical Advantage
A non-profit, refugee-led charity that assists local professionals in providing healthcare, mobile clinics, dental services, physiotherapy and humanitarian relief to refugees and vulnerable communities across the Bekaa Valley. In response to the current crisis, Endless Medical Advantage is providing shelter, medical care, food and mental-health services to those in need. Donate here
Give Me A Paw
A non-profit dog rescue and no-kill shelter that saves, rehabilitates and re-homes abandoned and abused dogs, while providing food and medical care to stray animals. Donations assist volunteers in supporting displaced families with pets as well as frontline rescues, from releasing animals trapped in abandoned homes and shops to freeing them from underneath collapsed buildings and treating those with injuries. Donate here
