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Lebanon's Humanitarian Crisis: NGOs Struggle Amidst War
The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has created a humanitarian crisis, leaving countless people displaced and forcing NGOs to struggle for funds to aid those in need.
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HealthMiddle EastWarRefugeesHumanitarian AidFundingNgos
Zaituna Association For Social DevelopmentNanum MunhwaBeity AssociationAmel AssociationNation Station
Zainab JumaaGhada Al-GhoulJosephine ZgheibDaniella KhalilJosephine Abou Abdo
- What is the main impact of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon?
- The Israeli bombing and ground invasion of Lebanon has displaced over 1.2 million people, placing a significant strain on Lebanese relief organizations.
- What are the challenges faced by smaller Lebanese NGOs in providing aid?
- Zaituna Association, a Lebanese NGO, is struggling to provide food due to limited funding, only managing to serve meals twice a week instead of daily.
- What are the emotional and psychological impacts on NGO workers and volunteers?
- Nation Station, a community kitchen, provides 4,000 daily meals but faces funding shortages to continue beyond the next 30 days; it highlights the widespread need for sustained aid.
- How are larger NGOs like Amel Association coping with the increased demand for aid?
- Beity Association, another Lebanese NGO, has converted its hostel into a shelter, but faces financial constraints due to rising costs of electricity, supplies, and food.
- What is the current financial situation of community-based initiatives like Nation Station?
- Amel Association, a larger NGO, has expanded its services to include emergency aid for displaced people but faces damage to its facilities and increased operational costs.