HELP LEBANON
After a massive explosion in Beirut on 4/08/2020, Lebanon is in crisis. Here’s an ongoing list of resources, petitions to sign, places to donate to, and organizations to follow to keep up with the situation in Lebanon:
RESOURCES AND PETITIONS
https://helplebanonnow.carrd.co
DONATE
A 5 Ngo’s distribution donation including: Lebanese Red Cross, Lebanese Food Bank, Donner Sans Compter, Beit El Baraka, Offre Joie
https://www.gofundme.com/f/DoubleYourDonation
Disaster relief for the explosion
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lebanon-relief
Beirut Stay Strong
https://www.gofundme.com/f/BeirutStayStrong
Food and medicine for kafala victims in Lebanon
https://www.gofundme.com/f/food-and-medicine-for-kafala-victims-in-lebanon
A selection of 16 reputable charities in the UK known for their direct involvement in Beirut:
https://doingood.uk/cash-donation
UN Global Compact
https://www.globalcompact-lebanon.com/donate/
A fundraising campaign for 9 initiatives covering the most pressing needs in Lebanon
https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/impactlebanon
Secure temporary disaster relief shelters
Lebanese educators helping vulnerable students
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/fundraising/
Lebanese food bank
https://donate.lebanesefoodbank.org/en-US/donate/1/
Elderly and youth aid
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aid-for-lebanese-affected-kids-and-elderly
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tante-siham-rebuild-her-shop-and-house
Lebanese Red Cross
Donate directly to local Beirut ambulance services by downloading the Lebanese Red Cross app.
Lebanon Needs organization
Support the Lebanese Queer & Drag Community
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lebanon-relief?utm_term=re7R78DA2
https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuildingbeirut
@anyakneezplz & @rebuildingbeirutwithpride
WORLDWIDE CLOTHING AND MEDICAL SUPPLY DROP OFF POINTS
If you are in London
Contact @minlondonabeirut & @amani_ai
If you are in NYC
Contact @pamnasr & @celinecelines
If you are in Paris
Contact @les_valises_pour_beyrouth
If you are in Amsterdam
Contact @lebanese.nl
If you are in Milan
Contact @garcondelafamille
If you are in Saudi Arabia
Contact @alaa
If you are in Dubai
Contact @nadine.elias & @dimmsummz
If you are in Berlin
Contact @boxes4beirut
If you are in Cyprus
Contact @aramexcyprus & @leyanadaccache & @laaralaraa
If you are in Cairo
Contact @farahyaktine
If you are in LA or Montreal
Contact @tracy.Atieh
SUPPORT THROUGH ART & CULTURE
Art Relief for Beirut
@artrelief4beirut
Initiative to raise funds for Lebanon. All proceeds from sales of art or design objects will go to Impact Lebanon and The Red Cross
Maxime van Namen (Photographer & Art Director)
Art Queer Habibi
@artqueerhabibi
100% of money earned from selling postcards and posters will be directed to @impact.lebanon fund and LGBTQ+ communities of Lebanon
Maxime Van Namen (Photographer/Art Director)
@maximevannamen
Maxime is selling editions of three photos she took in Beirut last summer as prints for 75euros. All proceeds will go to Beit el Baraka. DM her on Instagram or email maximevannamen@gmail.com.
Prints for Beirut
https://printsforbeirut.com/collections/prints-for-beirut
@ahmedklink
Photographer Ahmed Klink is selling his own photographs as 40 limited edition prints. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Lebanese Red Cross and Impact Lebanon.
Raphaelle Macaron (Illustrator)
https://www.kisskissbankbank.com/en/projects/lebanon-relief-fund-raiser
@raphaellemacaron
100% of her prints sales will go to Impact Lebanon.
Christine Safa (painter)
Selling 3 paintings (17x25cm) 150 euros each, all the money will go to Studio Safar, Papercup, Jana Saleh which are an integral part of Beirut's new creative wave.
If you’re interested in buying one contact safachristine@gmail.com or @christinasafa
Habibi Funk
https://habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habibi-funk-014-solidarity-with-beirut
@habibifunk
Habibi Funk pulled together a record featuring their favorite musicians from Beirut fully streamable online and 100% of the profits will go to the Lebanese Red Cross.
Simone Bodmer Turner
Simone is selling her sculptures at 10AM EST on https://simonebodmerturner.com to fundraise for Beirut.
Senta Simond
Is selling a limited edition book of her photographs to help the independent creative scene in Beirut. DM her for more info @senta.simond
1on1 Projects
@1on1projects is selling t-shirts designed by @chantaljahchan to raise money. All of the profits go to Impact Lebanon and the Lebanese Red Cross.
MMag Foundation
Will be hosting a fundraising exhibition on August 22nd in Amman featuring works of over 80 artists from the region. All proceeds will be donated to trusted organisations. A full list of artists participating will be published soon. @mmagfoundation
Beit Sitti
Devoted to documenting grandma’s recipes from the Middle East @beitsitti has organised zoom classes for Lebanon from Tuesday - Thursday.
ORGANISATIONS (Instagram handles):
Food and necessities relief:
@lebfoodbank
@impact.lebanon
@offre.joie
@baytna_baytak
@chanceassociation
@arcenciel.aec
@ahlafawda
@their.work
@foodblessed
@gestures_from_the_heart
@beitelbaraka
@dawrati.lb
@atfalouna.leb
@matbakhelbalad
Refugees:
@sawafordaid
@aneraorg
@basmehzeitooneh
Domestic Workers:
@thisislebanon (SPAM)
@armlebanon
@egnalegna
@alinedeloscampos
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