Protecting Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults

Explosion in Beirut: How you can help the relief efforts

Smoke rises from the site of an explosion in Beirut Aug. 4, 2020. Two massive explosions ripped through the Lebanese capital, injuring many people and blowing out windows in buildings in the city’s port region. (CNS photo/Mohamed Azakir, Reuters)

On August 4th a massive explosion tore through the port of Beirut, killing 200 people and injuring 5000 more. Already facing a crisis in hosting almost 1 million refugees fleeing the war in Syria, while battling the Covid-19 pandemic, the people of Lebanon desperately need our assistance. Here’s how you can help:

Magis Americas – Beirut Emergency Response Fund

Beirut explosion recovery appeal: Jesuits respond to tragedy

Jesuit Refugee Service

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