ACT NOW FOR AKKAR…

On January 13th 2024, the camps in Akkar, Northern Lebanon were struck with flash floods causing 9000 individuals to become further displaced.

Lebanon houses 1.5 million Syrian refugees as of October 2023 (arabcenterdc.org) with 90% unable to meet their basic needs, this flooding is detrimental in the winter months.

Women and children are seeking temporary refuge in mosques and water supplies have been contaminated causing further strain and food poverty for Syrian families.

£130 Winter Kit - Provides blankets, heating oil, scarf, hat, gloves and jackets.

Since 2019, Lebanon has been facing an unprecedented and multifaceted economic, financial, social and health crisis (LCRP, 2023)1. The local currency lost 49% of its value between October 2021 and October 2022 and more than 94% since the start of the crisis.