Where Helping Happens: Contributing Directly to Relief in Beirut
We understand that emergency response and disaster relief are dependent on sufficient funding and other resources. We have compiled a list of opportunities to contribute to relief in Beirut financially. They are sub-divided by category. While none of these organizations have a present relationship with EPI, we have included their claims and hope to further elevate their networks through this post.
RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION
Lebanon Disaster Relief Matching Fund:
What they claim: “We are mobilizing to offer support to the people of Lebanon on their long road to recovery. It has been a week since the massive humanitarian tragedy crippled a country that has long been fighting against deep corruption, unemployment, inflation, and government negligence. Do not let Lebanon slip away from the headlines and please do your part - our struggles against injustice are all connected. Our fund will be distributing all donations received through employer matching programs. Each dollar donated will be tripled. This is a huge opportunity for all of us to maximize our impact as much as we can.”
Rebuild Beirut
What they claim: “Relief the damage from the Beirut explosion.
We connect the most affected people in Beirut with donations & volunteers.”
Where to give: https://livelove.org/donate
Daleel Thawra
What they claim: “Directory of Lebanese revolution & Aug 4th relief: protests, initiatives, donations, safety tips.”
Where to give: https://linktr.ee/DaleelThawra
HEALTHCARE
Lebanese Red Cross
What they claim: “The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to promote peace, serve the society, and alleviate human suffering with neutrality and without any racial, sexual, social, religious or political discrimination.”
Where to give: https://supportlrc.app/
Lebanon Needs
What they claim: “We provide medications and health support to those who need it most in Lebanon. We believe that every citizen has the right to enjoy the best possible health and to have a healthy environment necessary for a dignified life.”
Where to give: https://www.lebanonneeds.org/donate
HOUSING AND FOOD
Baytna Baytak
What they claim: “Baytna Baytak is a social initiative launched by young, dynamic, and independent Lebanese individuals. Their mission was primarily to secure housing for healthcare professionals working at the forefront of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. In the wake of the tragic Beirut blast, Baytna Baytak has shifted its priority to relocating displaced individuals who have lost their homes to the blast. More than 300,000 Lebanese citizens need our assistance. Please help us help them.”
Where to give: https://www.baytnabaytak.com/home
Lebanese Food Bank:
What they claim: “The Lebanese Food Bank is “Together Against Hunger!,” and they support communities in need throughout Lebanon.”
Where to give: https://donate.lebanesefoodbank.org/
FoodBlessed
What they claim: “FoodBlessed is a local hunger-relief initiative that works with businesses and the civil society to reduce the number of people going hungry in Lebanon. The community-based, volunteer-driven food rescue program provides an effective and efficient solution to hunger, while addressing the serious and growing problem of food waste in Lebanon.”
Where to give:
COMMUNITY BASED NEEDS
Egna Legna Besidet:
What they claim: “[Egna Legna Besidet] organization is an Ethiopian domestic worker run organization based in Beirut Lebanon, which has over the past three years assisted domestic workers including victims of horrible abuses to the best of its ability.”
Beit El Baraka
What they claim: “Our Mission is to ensure a sense of dignity to hard-working citizens once they retire, by assisting them in their struggle with the increasing cost of living.In a spirit of respect and support, we aim to provide a tailor-made accurate and beneficial response to Lebanon’s economic and multi-dimensional challenges that are depriving many retired citizens of their most basic needs and rights.”
Where to give: https://beitelbaraka.net/donation/pay/
Impact Lebanon
What they claim: “An initiative incubator for driven Lebanese around the world.”
Where to give: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lebanon-relief?utm_term=PYp7gXzyD
Nusaned
What they claim: “Nusaned is a humanitarian, community-based and volunteer organization. We believe that the power to create change comes from working collaboratively. Nusaned does not engage in any political activity, and remains at equal distance from all religions. We support communities based on a non-biased, egalitarian and value-based needs assessment process.”
Where to give: https://nusaned.org/en/donate
Arc en Ciel
What they claim: “Welcome to arcenciel. We are a Lebanese based non-profit NGO, which supports Lebanon’s most underprivileged and marginalized communities, regardless of religion, political affiliation or nationality. Since its inception in 1985, arcenciel’s mission in Lebanon has been to promote diversity, integration and development through 5 core programs: Agriculture & Environment, Mobility & Health, Responsible Tourism, Youth Empowerment, and Social Support. We welcome everyone to use our site as a tool to participate, together, for the betterment of those in our society who are in need, marginalized and at risk.”
Where to give: http://www.arcenciel.org/donate/
Ahla Fawda:
What they claim: “Ahla Fawda is a Lebanese based non-profit organization focused on community development. Our mission is to bring joy to the local communities and improve their immediate environments in a cultural and artistic manner, whilst maintaining an overall “green” ethos” – a prime objective. We also provide humanitarian assistance to poverty stricken communities across Lebanon.”
Where to give: https://www.gofundme.com/f/beirut-blast-victims-relief-fund?utm_source=whatsapp-visit&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
Bassma
What they claim: “Bassma is committed to insure continuous support to its families since 18 years, not only punctual, and therefore distributes 500 food & sanitary packs each and every month. In addition, Bassma serves daily hot meals to families in need, totalling 4,200 hot meals per month, and is now seeking to serve more and more families suffering from hunger and starvation. We rely on your support to help Bassma collect food & sanitary products, as well as hot meals.”
Where to give: http://bassma.org/WaysToGive
Offre Joie
What they claim: “Uniting the Lebanese family since 1985 through our values: Love, Respect and Forgiveness.”
Where to give: https://linktr.ee/offrejoie
Kafe Be Kafak
What they claim: “An independent youth campaign helping families in need“
Where to give: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/KafeBeKafak?utm_term=5WM6ewy4J
Bank to School
What they claim: “Once the dust has settled, we must look to the future and not forget the most innocent victims in this tragedy - our children. Let's rebuild their future, let's get them back to school.”
Where to give: https://banktoschool.weebly.com/donate-now.html
Sesobel
What they claim: “SESOBEL is a pioneer and leading institution serving the special needs of physically and mentally disabled children and their families in Lebanon. With over 40 years of experience, it has a shining reputation of service in the region.”
Where to give: https://sesobel.us/donate-today
