Escalating crisis in Lebanon
The conflict in Gaza has spread across national borders and since 7 October 2023, cross border attacks between Israel and Lebanon have occurred. Currently cross-border tensions between Lebanon and Israel are rising by the day with rocket fire and missile strikes taking place on a daily basis placing civilians in danger and forcing thousands to flee their homes. With the ecalation of conflict in Lebanon we are urgently scaling up our support so that we can reach more children and their families but need more funds to do so.
Help us provide essential support for children and their families
Monday 23 September marked the deadliest day in the conflict between Lebanon and Israel with a total of 558 people killed, including 50 children, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. As of Friday 27 September Lebanese officials say nearly 800 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since Monday.
Lebanon witnessed its most violent day of its conflict with Israel, with Israel conducting more than 2,000 airstrikes in the south, Nabatieh, Bekaa and Baalbeck areas. Thousands of families, including children, women and elderly have fled for safety to Beirut, Mount Lebanon and North, they stayed stranded for hours in blocked roads and in fear waiting to reach safety. These are the same children and families that have been facing continuous bombardment and anxiety for their safety for the past 11 months.
All schools have been closed around Lebanon for the entire week affecting more than 1 million children and more than 350 public schools have been transformed into temporary shelters to accommodate for the large number of internally displaced people (IDPs). With thousands of families forced to flee their homes, there is an urgent need for mattresses, blankets, food kits, hygiene kits and more.
This is what your donation can provide
40 CHF = 5 blankets
45 CHF = 1 Hygiene and MHM kit
50 CHF = 1 food parcel
for 5 persons for one month.
The parcel includes tuna, sardines, biscuits, chocolate,
beans, pasta, nuts, coffee, tea, rice, sugar and salt.
75 CHF = 5 mattresses
210 CHF = essential support for 1 family
mattresses, blankets, food parcel, hygiene & MHM kit for the average family size
Any other donation, no matter the amount, can help save lives.
Thank you for your support.
Since October 2023, Plan International Lebanon has been supporting civilians with essential items, who were forced to evacuate their villages in the south of Lebanon. With the escalation of conflict in Lebanon more funds are urgently needed to scale up our support.
#CeasefireNOW
Plan International condemns the ongoing killing of thousands of innocent civilians. All parties must respect International Humanitarian Law. We strongly urge all parties to de-escalate this crisis, immediately.
We continue to demand a complete and unconditional ceasefire, now.
All donations received that exceed the needs of a specific emergency situation will be held in reserve to respond to future humanitarian emergencies. We thank you for your generosity.