Light of Hope | MECC Contributes in Distributing Blankets to Families Displaced by the War in Lebanon
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Amidst the difficult circumstances that the people of Lebanon are facing due to the repercussions of the war that have heavily burdened them, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) continues its relief and field work to ease the suffering of the most vulnerable and affected. This comes within the framework of the “Light of Hope” initiative, which MECC launched in response to the challenging humanitarian situations in the country.
In this context, the MECC Diakonia and Social Service Department, Lebanon’s Office, continues to distribute in-kind assistance to meet urgent needs, particularly in collective shelters that have received large numbers of displaced people.
Recently, winter blankets were distributed to 700 beneficiaries from displaced families across several locations, both inside and outside collective shelters. This intervention was supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hannover (ELCH), with the aim of assisting families affected by displacement and helping them overcome the daily challenges that they surround them.
It is worth noting that the distribution process was carried out across different sites to ensure wider coverage and accessibility for displaced households. Accordingly, this program contributed to distributing 140 blankets at the Saint Anne Collective shelter in Rabwe, in addition to 160 blankets at The Way center for displaced persons in Sin El Fil. Furthermore, 400 blankets were distributed across 3 collective shelters in Deir El Qamar in coordination with the Church and the Municipality.
Beneficiaries feedback was very positive, particularly in elevated areas where temperatures remain low. Many highlighted that the blankets were still needed despite the season, as cold weather conditions persist in these locations, and the assistance helped improve their comfort.
As well as, the Mayor of Deir El Qamar expressed his sincere appreciation for the support, noting that the distribution was both timely and much needed. He emphasized that the municipality is hosting a significant number of displaced individuals and continues to face urgent humanitarian needs, particularly given the ongoing cold weather condition.
