Lebanon Charity Support: A Country in Turmoil

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Lebanon is a country that has been heavily ridden with political and economic unrest for decades. In October 2019, the people took to the streets to protest the injustices they had been suffering. Their peaceful cries were met with violence from the government that was meant to protect them. The turmoil was exacerbated by the Global Pandemic in 2020, as the Lebanese people continued to suffer from poverty, distress, and depression. In light of the ongoing Lebanon crisis, many have sought donations for Lebanon to provide essential support, including initiatives led by the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, who are dedicated to aiding those in need.

On August 4, 2020, the unthinkable happened. One of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history destroyed Beirut’s port, shaking the entire country and resulting in the tragic loss of over 200 lives, while wounding more than 7,000 individuals and leaving countless others with permanent disabilities. In the wake of this devastation, the people of Lebanon faced the daunting task of picking up the broken pieces of their already fragile country. In response to this crisis, many are seeking donations for Lebanon to support recovery efforts. Organizations like the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family are at the forefront of providing Lebanon crisis support, helping those affected rebuild their lives.

According to the United Nations, currently more than 80 percent of the country’s citizens do not have basic rights, including health, education, and an adequate standard of living, such as running water and electricity. The ongoing Lebanon crisis has led to the Lebanese currency losing 90 percent of its value since October 2019, which has severely deterred people’s ability to access essential goods, including food, water, health care, and education. Fuel shortages have caused widespread electricity blackouts, leaving much of the country in darkness for several hours each day. As a result, hospitals, schools, and bakeries have struggled to operate amid these energy shortages—forcing several businesses to permanently close. In light of this dire situation, donations for Lebanon, especially through organizations like the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, are crucial for providing much-needed support to those affected.

In an effort to ease the pain of these everyday struggles, the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family have been providing essential support through medication, food supplies, and tuition assistance for families in Lebanon who can no longer afford to educate their children. With your generous donations for Lebanon, we can continue to strengthen the family unit in Lebanon, helping them stay together with dignity and hope during this crisis. 

For more information on our partners in Lebanon, please visit their website: 

https://saintefamille.org/en/home/