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Iʼve raised £6,333 to support low-paid Lebanese whose employment has been compromised by the economic & health crisis and who are at risk of falling into poverty.
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- Funded on Saturday, 26th September 2020
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LEBANON EMERGENCY SOLIDARITY FUND
Since the start of the economic and financial crisis, thousands of Lebanese have been subject to dismissals or a reduction in their monthly wages. Bedayati, in partnership with Tahaddi Lebanon, launched an Emergency Solidarity Fund providing cash assistance, amounting to 30% of the minimum wage, to low-income workers whose employment has been impacted by the crisis. As we now disburse the third and final payment, the situation has become even more precarious for the most vulnerable workers, with COVID-19 bringing the country to a complete standstill. In the absence of social protection measures to support the most vulnerable, some families are at severe risk of not being able to meet their most basic needs in the coming weeks and months.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
We are extending our Emergency Solidarity Fund for the most vulnerable Lebanese who are at risk of falling into extreme poverty. This Emergency Fund will cover 30% of the minimum wage, which amounts to approximately LL202,500 per month, for 3 months/person, reaching a total of LL607,500 per person.
WHO QUALIFIES?
The Emergency Solidarity Fund is for Lebanese employees who were earning the minimum wage and who have been dismissed or laid off from their jobs since October. Lebanese who were assisted by the Emergency Solidarity Fund between December-March 2019 and who are currently still unemployed, and are the main income providers for their families, will be prioritized.
WHERE WILL YOUR MONEY GO? NO OVERHEAD COSTS
No overhead costs will be charged; 100% of your donation (less any transaction fees) will go to vulnerable Lebanese whose employment has been impacted, helping to support them in withstanding the current economic crisis in Lebanon.
Bedayati (Registration #4590), will be working with Tahaddi Lebanon (tahaddilebanon.org/), a locally registered Lebanese NGO since 2008 (Registration #1578), which provides holistic education, health and psychosocial support to families struggling with extreme poverty in an informal settlement in Beirut.
Bedayati will interview all candidates to verify that they meet the qualification criteria. Individuals who benefit from this Fund will attend monthly career guidance sessions (three in total), where they will receive advisory support in resume writing and job search techniques in preparation for future training and employment opportunities.
HOW CAN YOU TRACK YOUR DONATION?
Bedayati will take the lead on donor reporting for this initiative. Bedayati will draft a monthly report, providing evidence of all funds allocated and an overview of beneficiaries assisted. To receive this report, please email: info@bedayati.org
To learn more or for any other questions, please email us on info@bedayati.org or drop us a line at +961.3.247479.
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Bedayati - Widen the Circle
4 years agoWe are humbled by the support we have received so far, with over 80 supporters from across the globe (online supporters and offline donors). Your support is directly impacting those whose lives have been most affected by the crisis.
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- 5 years ago
Bedayati - Widen the Circle
5 years agoA bit shout out to all who supported our Solidarity Fund, providing cash assistance to low-income workers whose employment has been impacted by the economic and financial crisis. As we now disburse the third and final payments, the situation has become even more precarious for the most vulnerable workers, with COVID-19 bringing the country to a complete standstill. Together we can help support the most vulnerable families. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. To subscribe to our newsletter, please email: info@bedayati.org.
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Maesa Beany
Aug 28, 2020
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Alice S
Aug 7, 2020
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Carlos Pereira
Aug 6, 2020
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Aug 5, 2020
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Bedayati - Widen the Circle
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Bedayati (bedayati.org) is a new social sector organization that works to empower marginalized youth to access decent and sustainable employment, advocating an inclusive economy that expands decent work opportunities for all.