Beirut, July 28, 2021- One year after the Beirut blast, Lebanon continues to sink into poverty and its capital has still not been fully rebuilt, despite the support provided by the international community. Supermarket shelves across the country are empty, and where groceries are available, the cost of food has soared by 700% over the past two years and 50% in less than a month.
Beirut explosion
Lebanon: “We survived, but we’re not okay”
One week after the devastating blast that shook Beirut to its core and destroyed half the city, the shock wave is not done ripping through the hearts and souls of those who witnessed the single largest explosion in peacetime history.
CARE concerned about the thousands of women refugees and migrants affected by the Beirut blasts
CARE is seriously concerned about the fate of thousands of refugees and migrants – especially women and girls – following the Beirut blasts last week and urges donors and aid agencies to prioritize them amidst emergency aid and recovery plans.
Crisis in Lebanon: Donations to the Humanitarian Coalition will be matched by the Government of Canada to provide emergency assistance
The Humanitarian Coalition salutes the commitment of the Canadian government to match the donations made to provide assistance to the Lebanese people, after the disaster that devastated the city of Beirut, Lebanon.
CARE begins distributions and psycho-social support to thousands of worst affected by Beirut blast
CARE Lebanon today begins distributing 200 food parcels and hot meals to around 2,400 people in Achrafieh – one of the oldest and worst affected districts in Beirut City by Tuesday’s blast, with a focus on the most vulnerable including the elderly, women and girls, and those with special needs.
CARE International one of first international NGOs to begin vital aid assistance to those affected by Beirut blast as death toll continues to rise
CARE International is to begin vital lifesaving food assistance, via local organizations, to thousands of people in Beirut after the devastating explosion that destroyed much of the city’s port and surrounding areas; (to date) killing over 135 people and injuring 6,000 more on Tuesday 4 August 2020.