How To Help Beirut: A List of Resources
Whether you’re located within the country or are looking to support from overseas, here’s a list of resources and charities supporting relief efforts
A huge blast shook the Port of Beirut yesterday evening, sending shockwaves through the city and devastating nearby neighborhoods.
According to Arabian Business, the number of dead is 154, including 25 who have not yet been identified and around 5000 people have been injured from the blast. The cause of the explosion is still unclear, however Lebanon’s Prime Minister said an investigation is to be conducted.
An estimated 2,750 tons of the explosive ammonium nitrate, which had been stored at a warehouse near the port for six years, appears to have been the cause of the explosion.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also commented on the tragedy, showing support and expressing his condolances to Lebanon in an Instagram post yesterday evening. Several resources are circulating online with information on how to best support Beirut during this incredibly difficult time.
Bazaar shares a list of resources here for both individuals located in Lebanon and abroad who are looking to offer a helping hand.
The Lebanese Red Cross Online
This group helps provide ambulance services in the country, among several other life-saving opportunities. It said on Twitter yesterday that it has already set up “[a] triage and first aid stations” to help people with noncritical injuries and could still use aid through donations.
For more information on how to help with the Lebanese Red Cross click here.
Donate Blood
The Lebanese Red Cross has set up a page with information on how to donate blood, if you are located within Lebanon.
For more information on how to doante blood click here.
Careem Lebanon
Careem Lebanon is also offering free rides to and from the hospital or blood donation centers in Beirut including; Spears, Gemmayze, Antelias and Jounieh.
Impact Lebanon
This group is raising disaster relief through the crowdfunding site JustGiving. It has raised almost £1.6 Million (Dhs7.6 million) as of Wednesday morning.
For more information click here.
Baytana Baytak
Baytna Baytak is a social initiative launched by young, dynamic, and independent Lebanese individuals. 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.
For more information click here.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lebanon during these incredibly difficult times.
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