Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis as Israel continues to launch attacks across the country, displacing over 800,000 people. According to reports, Lebanese authorities have said that more than 816,000 displaced people have been registered since the attacks began, and among those, 126,000 people were residing in 589 shelters.
The crisis began on February 28, when paramilitary group Hezbollah launched rockets towards Israel after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Retaliating with intensified attacks, Israel issued a forced displacement order for Southern Lebanon as well as Southern Beirut. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, approximately 634 people have been killed, and 1,586 people have been injured from these attacks. It’s a harrowing and heartbreaking situation as families are left without shelter, food, and other essential supplies, while also fleeing from danger.
If you’re looking to help but are unsure how, check out these charities that are actively working to help the people of Lebanon.
UN Crisis Relief
Recently briefing the UN Security Council on the crisis, the UN’s Crisis Relief is collecting donations that will go directly to the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, which works with trusted local NGOs and frontline responders.
Lebanese Red Cross
Working at the frontlines to provide ambulance services, healthcare, and disaster relief, the Lebanese Red Cross works to serve the people in danger alongside public authorities, NGOs, and INGOs
Lebanese Food Bank
Created to feed those in need, the Lebanese Food Bank is currently helping those displaced in shelters by providing them with hot meals and ready-to-eat kits.
Beit Al Baraka
Working alongside the World Food Programme, Beit Al Baraka is serving around 1,538 people housed in 8 collective shelters. While providing food is their main goal, they also work to provide clean drinking water and to empower local communities.
SESOBEL
A Lebanese-based NGO, SESOBEL primarily focuses on children with disabilities. As the war continues to displace people, including disabled children, SESOBEL offers psychological support, specialised education, therapy and rehabilitation, and specialised care for the families affected.
Offre Joie
Providing relief to those displaced, Offre Joie has been supporting the community by providing food and essential supplies.
SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon
Working to support children who are deprived or who are at risk of losing parental care, their emergency program provides short-term emergency assistance to affected children and families during crises
Anera
Working across Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan, Anera provides food support, clean drinking water, hygiene kits, and more to displaced populations and refugees.
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
An international NGO under the UN, they have been helping refugees across the world by working with countries to improve refugee and asylum laws. They also provide those impacted with shelter, food, clean drinking water, and medical assistance. Currently, their teams are on the ground in Lebanon, helping those affected by the crisis.
Arcenciel
A Lebanese charity born from the Lebanese Civil War, this organisation works across the environment, youth groups, agriculture, and disability inclusion. They are currently responding to the situation at hand with clothes, assistive devices, medicines, and more.
Save the Children US
An international humanitarian organisation, Save the Children US is currently collecting funds to help displaced families with emergency shelter, mental health support, hygiene kits, and medical assistance.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Currently responding to the crisis in Lebanon, Doctors Without Borders/MSF puts health workers right at the scene to help with medical humanitarian emergencies.
