CARE International UK
Beirut Explosion Response Appeal
In Beirut, a devastating explosion has killed over 100 people and injured thousands more. CARE is rapidly responding to the emergency, and your urgent support right now can help save lives.
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A devastating explosion in the port of Beirut has killed more than 100 people, injured thousands, and destroyed countless homes. The disaster has also destroyed 85% of the food stock stored at the port which will have a massive impact on the 1.1 million refugees who fled war in Syria currently living in Lebanon.
Lebanon was already facing a triple crisis; with an economic and food crisis and the most recent COVID-19 health crisis. Beirut also has the third highest population of Syrian refugees in the country (hosting over 200,000 people) who are already some of the most vulnerable and stand to also be some of the worst affected by this latest tragedy. Patricia Khoder, spokesperson for CARE Lebanon, says:
Hundreds of those who have been heavily injured during the blast remain in hospitals; some of them fighting for their lives. Many more families, who have been affected by the economic breakdown, have no choice but to regularly skip meals in order to allow their children to eat.
Families are in urgent need of shelter, food, and emergency supplies. CARE is on the ground in Lebanon and our teams are rapidly assessing the needs and preparing to respond with lifesaving support to help families recover from this disaster.
As of 4 September, CARE Lebanon has reached 9,820 individuals with food parcels and hot meals, and 225 individuals with dignity kits and PPE kits to populations affected by the blast.
