Beirut Emergency Fund 2020: Joining Forces In Crisis To Assist Relief Efforts in Beirut

On August 4, 2020, Beirut was rocked by a massive and deadly explosion. The size of this blast is ranked third largest in the world after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing catastrophic humanitarian, economic and public health crises. It came at a time when Lebanon was facing its worst economic crisis, COVID-19, and unprecedented levels of poverty and hunger. Over 200 people were killed, 6,000 thousand injured, and over 300,000 have been left displaced with no shelter. Businesses, schools, homes and hospitals were destroyed. We’re working closely with our partners to address the most immediate needs and pressing challenges.

In light of the disaster that hit Beirut, the Kuwait-America Foundation has partnered with Lebanese diaspora organizations, SEAL , LIFE, LebNet — joined by Jamhour Alumni (in Europe and the US) to form a unified humanitarian effort under the Beirut Emergency Fund 2020. Our aim is to amplify coordination, outreach and impact. We will be working together with Qudurat and Ruwwad Al Tanmeya, and other Lebanese NGOs on the ground, with the support of 3QA, to ensure that the funds are disbursed in a coordinated manner to well vetted NGOs, based in Lebanon and that focus their efforts on the most pressing needs resulting from this tragedy: Shelter, Food, Medication/Medical Support, Rehabilitation and Environment. We will also be collaborating with Impact Lebanon on the allocation and disbursement of funds to avoid any duplication in funding. Disbursement of the funds will be strictly governed with full transparency about recipient organizations. To date,the following NGOs have been selected: AlGhina, Arcenciel, Beit El Baraka, Lebanon Needs, Lebanese Red Cross, Nusaned and Offre Joie. Additional ones are currently in the vetting process and we will be regularly updating the list. We urge you to donate now and wherever possible to utilize your companies matching programs to match your individual donations. We need to act fast to assist with humanitarian relief efforts and need your help. By donating today, you’re helping us save more lives. Donate