Since the 17th of September, the war in Lebanon has escalated rapidly and the death and destruction has reached all areas of the country. More than 1 million persons have now been displaced throughout Lebanon and are in dire need shelter, relief and health service.
Since the 7th of October 2023, Lebanon has suffered more than 17,000 casualties, of which at least 3300 confirmed killed, and this figure has been rising dramatically since the 18th of September. This is all happening in an already fragile context, with the conflict raging since the 8th of October 2023, the economic crisis, and with Lebanon still being the country with the highest ratio of refugees per capita in the world.The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) is on the frontlines of the response, responding to escalating attacks and emergencies. Our volunteers and staff are working tirelessly to provide urgent health and disaster response services across the country.
All donations received are being allocated to the following response objectives:The LRC is also coordinating with local municipalities, and other NGOs and INGOs to ensure a more seamless and coordinated response, ensuring a wider reach to the affected population.
In addition to responding to the crisis, LRC has to continue ensuring response to the usual ambulance emergencies, blood needs, and primary healthcare services across Lebanon. On the below link, you can find our weekly response report: Latest response report
The Lebanese Red Cross needs support to meet as much as possible of the extreme needs in the country. The needs are directly related to our mandate and response objectives listed above, especially but not limited to:
Since the major escalation of the war on Lebanon on the 17th of September 2024, the Lebanese Red Cross has mobilized all of its volunteers, staff and resources to respond to the mounting and critical needs. With more than 8000 casualties till now and more than a million displaced, the need for rescue, ambulance, blood, relief and health services is dire and increasing rapidly.
South, Bekaa and war-related services till 25th of September 2024:
By donating to the LRC, you are directly helping us respond to this critical emergency, helping us to continue providing vital aid to the people in Lebanon.
All donations will go directly to the response for this major crisis. These essential services are provided at no cost to all people who need them, regardless of race, color or creed and in alignment with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. available to everyone in need, at no cost.
The quickest and most effective way of helping is to donate through our online donation platform.
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