MECC Continues Its Support for Displaced People Due to the War in Lebanon
In-Kind and Relief Assistance Alleviating the Burden of Crises
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Amidst the difficult circumstances that Lebanon is passing through as a result of the war’s repercussions in the country, the will to live remains stronger, and the commitment to hope remains a light, strength, and consolation despite all challenges. In this context, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) continues its “Light of Hope” campaign, which it launched in response to the humanitarian situations in Lebanon, in order to heal the wounds of the neediest people and stand by their side.
In light of these events, the Diakonia and Social Service Department – Lebanon’s Office at the Middle East Council of Churches worked to secure and distribute new assistance to support displaced families and collective shelters in various Lebanese regions.
On one hand, the Diakonia Department provided cleaning kits to a shelter in Ajaltoun serving around 280 people, as well as to another shelter at St. Joseph Church in Beirut serving more than 250 people.
On the other hand, diesel was distributed to collective shelters in Tyre, in order to ensure the continuity of essential services for displaced communities, improve living conditions inside shelters, and reduce pressure on municipalities.
Moreover, 800 unrestricted vouchers were distributed to several internally displaced communities, Churches, and local organizations, aiming to support displaced families in meeting their urgent needs. The distribution included “Moumken” organization in Hamra – Ras Beirut, the Syriac Orthodox Church, the Saint Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Sin El Fil, the Melkite Greek Catholic Church IDP’s from Derdghaya, the Maronite Church in Deir El Qamar, and various regions such as Ajaltoun and Kawzah, in addition to Our Lady Dispensary in Sabtieh, which is affiliated with the Middle East Council of Churches.
Furthermore, the Diakonia Department provided 200 ready-to-eat kits at the Lebanese University Shelter in the Rawche region, supporting displaced families from South Lebanon whose homes were fully destroyed. Another 595 ready-to-eat kits were distributed in Tyr - Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) collective shelters.
