Nine Ways You Can Support Those Affected by the Beirut Explosion
These nine organizations are currently collecting donations to support the people of Lebanon after an explosion in the port of Beirut claimed over a hundred lives.
While the whole world is still reeling from yesterday's devastating explosion at Beirut’s port, on-ground work has already begun. Rescue teams, nonprofits and volunteers have wasted no time in beginning what will be a long road to recovery - but they need help. Here are nine organisations and nonprofits that you can donate to.
-Lebanese Red Cross (@lebaneseredcross)
Urgently needs blood donations and donations.
Donate at: www.supportlrc.app/donate/
-Impact Lebanon (@impact.lebanon)
Non-profit/social incubator aiming to raise $5 million through crowdfunding.
Donate at: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lebanon-relief
-Lebanese Food Bank (@lebfoodbank)
Providing food and essential supplies to those affected.
Donate at: www.lebanesefoodbank.org/donate/
-Live Love Beirut (@livelovebeirut)
Provides crisis relief, will be on-ground in Beirut with volunteers.
Donate at: www.givingloop.org/livelove/
-Beit El Baraka (@beitelbaraka)
Provides housing, food assistance and medical support for the city's elderly.
Donate at: www.beitelbaraka.net/donation
-Embrace Lebanon (@embrace_lebanon)
Mental health nonprofit, operates hotline run by volunteers.
Donate at: www.embracelebanon.org/embrace-lifeline/
-Ahla Fawda (@ahlafawda)
Community development nonprofit run volunteers.
Donate at: www.facebook.com/AhlaFawda/
-Union of Relief and Development Associations (@urda.ngo)
Relief fund that works in Lebanon and Syria.
Donate at: www.globalgiving.org/projects/beirut-port-explosion-relief-fund/
-Islamic Relief UK (@islamicreliefuk)
Relief fund launched in 1984.
Donate at: www.islamic-relief.org.uk/lebanon-emergency/
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