Emergency Funding for Beirut, Lebanon

My name is Lubna Omar and I am a volunteer for United Mission for Relief and Development, a nonprofit organization that caters to third world countries.  Earlier today, there were massive explosions in Beirut, Lebanon. According to the BBC,“ It is not yet clear what caused the explosion in the port area of the city... but hospitals are said to be overwhelmed by casualties.” While we don't know the extent of the casualties, some outlets are reporting that at least 10 have been killed and hundreds-- if not thousands-- more have been injured. Hospitals have been damaged and are being forced to turn patients away as they reach capacity. Many are trying to operate without electricity. Prior to this disaster, the people in Lebanon were already suffering immensely. With the collapse of Lebanon's economy and the detrimental effects of COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of people were pushed into poverty in the last year alone.

UMR has been working in Lebanon for years, providing cash assistance, food parcels, fresh meat, and medical assistance to the poorest areas of the country. In fact, UMR just recently completed its Qurbani distribution in Lebanon and has been routinely providing families with essential food items since the protests began back in October 2019. Our team is on the ground actively responding to the escalating situation and will continue to support Lebanon through this difficult time. But in order to help those directly impacted by the explosion, we must act NOW.

Please join me in contributing donations to the people of Beirut through health aid, food, and shelter. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.