Amel Association: Amel is an independent nonprofit, non-confessional Lebanese organisation dedicated to saving lives and generating a democratic and prosperous Lebanon. Amel's call for solidarity is growing to include the corona virus outbreak. Due to the increasing fragility of the Lebanese health sector, the corona crisis will hit the country hard. This is why Amel has decided to be proactive in its fight against the global pandemic. Many of its activities involving crowds have been suspended. All medical centres have received extra resources and the relevant training enabling them to screen for the infection to the best of their ability whilst protecting themselves. In addition to these measures, Amel is building and spreading as many videos, texts, posters and flyers aimed at educating people on how to be proactive in the fight against the virus. Furthermore, this information is being disseminated in all of Amels centers and channels. As the outbreak worsens Amel will remain committed to acting as a special partner for the most vulnerable populations in Lebanon.

Beit El Baraka: Beit el Baraka’s mission is to ensure a sense of dignity to hard-working citizens once they retire, by assisting them in their struggle with the increasing cost of living. In a spirit of respect and support, it aims to provide a tailor-made accurate and beneficial response to Lebanon’s economic and multi-dimensional challenges that are depriving many retired citizens of their most basic needs and rights. Since the coronavirus outbreak, Beit el Baraka has had to change its model from centralised collection points to a delivery service to provide food and basic supplies to the homes of its 1,012 beneficiaries across all of Lebanon. Thorough protocols have been implemented to meet the strict hygiene standards required to protect the most vulnerable in the Lebanese society. Under this mounting pressure, Beit el Baraka needs our support now more than ever.

Sanabel el Nour: Sanabel el Nour’s goal is to help vulnerable people including children and elderly. Following home visits a thorough verification process, the Sanabel Annour team identifies vulnerable people in Tripoli and its vicinity, and provides them with food boxes as well as coverage for their hospital bills. Given the recent coronavirus crisis and to avoid mass gathering, the organisation has had to switch its operations to providing 150,000 L.L. to each household in need every 3-4 weeks. Their database currently holds 5,000 vulnerable households.