A huge explosion occurred close to the Beirut Port in Lebanon. The Lebanese Red Cross announced that the death toll had risen to 100 and the number of injured increased to 4.000. IHH teams were mobilized to the region immediately after the explosion. Initially, the IHH ambulance team began to provide services to help transport those who died and injured in the explosion to hospitals.
Currently, our foundation’s operations in Lebanon are as follows:
-We formed an onsite search and rescue team with our local partner organization
-Preparations are continuing to deliver emergency equipment needed in hospitals
-Hot meals prepared in the refugee camp will be delivered throughout the day to families whose homes were destroyed in the explosion
-The preparation of 200 food packets consisting of sandwiches, ayran (yogurt drink) and water is continuing
-Support will be given to repair homes damaged in the explosion
-Shelter aid will be provided
-Food and cash aid will be distributed as a part of our emergency aid campaign.
IHH will remain in the region until the crisis ends
IHH will increase its efforts in Lebanon accordingly and will continue to support the people of Lebanon until the crisis ends.
We launched an emergency aid campaign
IHH has also launched an Emergency Aid Campaign to support the people of Lebanon. Donors who wish to help the Lebanese people via IHH can donate 5 TL by texting the word ACIL and sending an SMS to 3072. Those who wish to donate larger amounts can donate via IHH’s website or bank accounts stating the code LUBNAN.
