Lebanon is going through a crisis after tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the port exploded and sent a shockwave across the city of Beirut that destroyed homes. The death toll stands at 200, with thousands of citizens, include actress Nadine Njeim, injured. 

Organisations are sending aides to Beirut as many have lost their homes and hospitals running low on medical supplies. If you’re thinking of how you can give support to Beirut from the UAE or anywhere in the world, these are a list of organisations currently helping Lebanon’s citizens. 

Muslims Around The World Project

The team at MATW are providing medical assistance to the injured, repairing damaged homes, as well as providing food packs to those who lost their homes. Click here to make a donation.

UNICEF

Unicef has partnered with The Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon to distribute sanitary towels, vaccines, and provide medical attention for newborn babies and children affected by the explosion. Click here to donate.

The Lebanese Red Cross

Since the explosion, Red Cross has focussed on sending relief and medical supplies to treat wounded citizens. The NGO has also curated search-and-rescue operations for residents. You can contribute here.

Beit el Baraka

As homes were destroyed as a result of the explosion, Beit el Baraka is helping rebuild homes and providing shelter to those who lost their homes. They also run a free supermarket and provide medical aid for people in need. You can make donations here.

Amel Association

This NGO runs healthcare centres in Beirut and provides psychological needs to refugees who are mostly placed in Lebanon, and now they’re helping Lebanese citizens who were affected by the explosion. Make donations here  

**If you’re in Beirut and you don’t know how to help, you can donate blood. Here’s a list of urgent blood needs across the city.**