Responding to the Escalation of Violence in Lebanon
by Dima Zayat
Sep 23, 2024
Lebanon is facing yet another nightmare. The recent escalation of attacks from Israel has thrown the country into chaos, with families desperately trying to find safety. Schools have been forced to close, and roads are gridlocked with people fleeing their homes, unsure of where to go next. The coastal road is packed with displaced families—some…
Read MoreCrisis in Ein El Hilweh: Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed
by Dima Zayat
Aug 1, 2023
Ein El Hilweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, is currently facing a dire situation as hundreds of families are displaced from their homes following clashes among armed groups in the camp. As the violence escalates, thousands of people have been displaced, and the situation demands immediate humanitarian assistance. In this blog post, we…
Read MoreYet Another Explosion in Lebanon. What More Can We Endure?
by Dima Zayat
Aug 16, 2021
Lebanon has had yet another horrible disaster. On early Sunday morning, August 15, a fuel tank exploded in Akkar, one of the poorest areas of the country. The causes are still under investigation, but the explosion left 28 people dead and injured nearly 100 others. This has happened at a time when the economy has…
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