Urgent appeal for aid as thousands displaced following airstrikes in Lebanon
You are likely aware of the recent Israeli air strikes in Lebanon that have killed hundreds of people in the deadliest escalation of cross-border attacks in decades.
Israel has warned civilians to evacuate targeted areas and thousands are now fleeing southern Lebanon for safer regions. Consequently, 90,000 persons have been displaced and are seeking refuge in northern areas.
Tensions are high and resources are stretched. Even before the conflict, 80% of Lebanon’s population was living in poverty, including the 1,5 million refugees. The Lebanese pound has lost over 90% of its value, making essential goods unaffordable. Public services, including healthcare and education, are collapsing, exacerbating the crisis.
The Order of Malta Lebanon already has established services and manages a network of 60 projects & programs serving the most vulnerable populations across the Lebanese territory. Like all Order of Malta projects, they remain apolitical and neutral, serving those in need without distinction.
During this latest crisis, the Order’s response is focused on fulfilling basic needs’ assistance to the displaced population. They are providing food, medical and healthcare services and psychosocial support to the most affected population, with special attention to vulnerable groups (i.e. children, pregnant women, nursing women, elderlies and people with disabilities).
The Order of Malta Lebanon has issued an urgent appeal so that they can buy the following:
- 5,000 blankets
- 180,000 hot meals and snacks
- 2,000 food stuff
- 2,500 NFI kits
- 6,000 diapers for babies and adults
- Medicines
- Drinkable water
- Psychosocial Support materials
I am reaching out to you to answer this call for aid.
Please consider a donation to support those impacted by this conflict. Gifts $2 and more are tax deductible for Australian taxpayers.
If you’d like to know more about the Lebanese Association and their response please let us know.
Please keep all those impacted by this conflict in your prayers.
The Order’s Emergency Relief fund is to assist in times of crisis, including refugee support and emergency relief to those impacted by disaster or conflict.
By donating to our Emergency Relief Fund you will enable us to respond rapidly to emerging needs.
- CHEQUES – payable to ‘Order of Malta’ and sent to Order of Malta, PO Box 79, Caringbah, NSW 1495
- DIRECT DEPOSIT – Acc Name: Order of Malta, BSB 083 453, Acc: 44888 1897 (please email your receipt details to info@orderofmalta.org.au)
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