Last Updated: September 24, 2024
Des frappes aériennes meurtrières font des centaines de morts et de déplacés au Liban
Les bombardements israéliens sur le Liban ont été les plus meurtriers depuis le début de la crise, il y a près d'un an. Plus de 274 personnes ont été tuées et plus de 700 blessées, dont un grand nombre de femmes et de jeunes enfants.
Des centaines de frappes aériennes israéliennes ont ravagé des zones résidentielles, et au moins 24 000 bâtiments résidentiels ont été gravement endommagés ou complètement détruits. Des familles fuient le sud du pays, terrorisées.
This latest escalation has displaced over 90,000 people in a span of 48 hours and is likely to force even more families from their homes. This is in addition to more than 116,000 people in Lebanon who have already been displaced over the past year, and many are now in desperate need of aid. These deadly airstrikes have only further exacerbated ongoing economic struggles, and there are fears that the situation will only continue to worsen.
« C'est la panique générale, les familles sont terrifiées et ne savent pas quoi faire ni où aller. De jeunes enfants figurent parmi les victimes des bombes, et toute nouvelle escalade sera absolument désastreuse pour les civils ».
– Directeur national d’Islamic Relief au Liban
Comment votre don peut aider le peuple libanais
Islamic Relief est sur le terrain pour fournir des médicaments d'urgence aux hôpitaux et aux cliniques de soins de santé primaires, ainsi que des colis alimentaires, des trousses d'hygiène, des couvertures et des matelas aux personnes les plus touchées. Nous apportons une aide aux communautés locales et aux communautés déplacées à Nabatieh, Tyr, Békaa et Baalbeck, où des milliers de personnes cherchent refuge.
Alors qu'une grande partie de la population libanaise lutte déjà pour faire face aux retombées d'une crise économique qui dure depuis des années, votre soutien est une bouée de sauvetage.
Vous pouvez contribuer à alléger le fardeau de la population libanaise en faisant un don pour financer notre travail de secours dans les communautés touchées.
- 80 $ peuvent fournir des produits d'hygiène et de première nécessité
- 150 $ peuvent permettre de nourrir une famille pendant un mois
- 250 $ peuvent aider à fournir un soutien en matière de santé et d'hébergement
Quel soutien le Islamic Relief apporte-t-il actuellement au Liban ?
Islamic Relief est présent au Liban depuis 2006, soutenant les communautés à travers la guerre, les déplacements de population et les crises actuelles.
Depuis l'escalade des tensions dans la région en 2023, Islamic Relief a aidé près de 30 000 personnes touchées par la crise.
Since September 23, our team in Lebanon have assisted rights-holders through:
📦 3,403 food parcels
🧼 2,273 hygiene kits
🛏️ 466 blankets and 466 mattresses
🥩 500 meat packs (3 kg each)
⛑️ 6,906 medical supplies
Cependant, nous avons besoin de votre aide pour faire plus.
Les hôpitaux du sud sont débordés et transfèrent actuellement des patients vers d'autres hôpitaux. Israël menaçant d'étendre la guerre, nous devons agir rapidement et de manière proactive pour atteindre les plus vulnérables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Islamic Relief is on the ground in Lebanon, having reached 39,000 individuals across Nabatieh, Tyre, Bekaa, and Baalbek over the past year. Phase 1 of our immediate emergency response is focusing on these regions, as most of the recently displaced individuals are seeking refuge there.
As of September 25, 2024, Islamic Relief has launched an emergency response in Lebanon and distributed the following life-saving essentials to 39,000 individuals:
Items | Distribution Figures |
Food Parcels | 3,403 packs |
Meat Packs | 500 packs |
Hygiene Kits | 2,273 kits |
Blankets & Mattresses | 466 households |
Medical Supplies | 6,906 items |
These numbers are a reflection of Islamic Relief’s global efforts, including the support of Islamic Relief Canada through allotted funds for Lebanon and your ongoing donations.
We are scaling up our humanitarian assistance in Lebanon to include food, health, hygiene, and water support. The following activities are underway but are subject to change according to the situation on the ground.
Basic Assistance
- Kitchen sets, including pans and cutlery
- Rechargeable fans, solar lamps & mats
- Bed sheets, pillows & mattresses
Food Assistance
- Food packs
- Food vouchers and cash grants
Healthcare Capacity & Support
- Supporting healthcare clinics and mobile units to continue providing emergency services, maternal health and essential newborn care, and immunization
- Psychological and mental health support
- Cash grants to facilitate access to healthcare
Hygiene & Water Support
- Essential hygiene and menstrual hygiene kits
- Baby kits and adult diapers
- Clean water via water trucking
- Rehabilitating water supply systems
Islamic Relief has been working in Lebanon since 2006, supporting communities through war, displacement and the current crises. We have a large team, most of whom are Lebanese, who are based all over the country. This allows us to be operational across Al Beqaa, Beirut, Akkar, Tripoli, and Saida.
Yes, Islamic Relief is working closely with government agencies and other humanitarian organizations to ensure we can respond efficiently and appropriately to reach the most vulnerable communities.
In Lebanon, we already have close relations with the World Food Programme and UNHCR through previous partnerships via working groups. We are also coordinating closely with the Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management government bodies in the governorates where we work.
The needs are enormous and are growing every day. Islamic Relief has been providing aid to people in Lebanon who have been displaced throughout the past year. Our aim now is to scale up these projects to reach more people in need.
We are working with trusted suppliers and banks and are currently able to procure and distribute more aid. However, the longer the crisis goes on and the more it escalates, the harder this will get. We are already starting to see prices of essential items rise in local markets as supplies diminish, but we have contingency plans in place to mitigate these concerns.
To date, Islamic Relief Canada has reached over 300,000 individuals in Lebanon through emergency and development projects over the years. This includes:
- Providing food packs and hygiene kits to displaced families, as well as medical supplies to 2 health centers in response to the 2020 Beirut explosion
- Constructing 2 educational centers to facilitate education to Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian refugees in grades 1 through 9
- Rehabilitating water supply systems in El Bireh village and Azhar Al Beqaa institute
- Operating the pediatric clinic in the Nahr el Bared Center, delivering primary healthcare services to children
- Sponsoring over 1,300 orphans, including 807 Syrian refugees
And more!
Islamic Relief prioritizes both Lebanese host communities, as well as Syrian and Palestinian refugees in our humanitarian and development efforts on the ground.
However, certain projects have targeted refugees and displaced persons, aiming to provide these vulnerable families with life-saving essentials and income support. Our work in all sectors puts an emphasis on providing quality services and care regardless of an individual’s background.
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