The campaign was launched less than two weeks ago, exceeding $1 million in just ten days. The funds will go immediately to help the victims of the Beirut explosion.
We need another $172 million over the next six months to keep millions of kids and families from starving in the face of violent conflict and displacement.
We’re scaling up rapidly to reach 1 million people across the country – including thousands of Beirut families devastated by the blast.
World Food Program USA stands by the Lebanese people during this challenging time and is committed to supporting their immediate needs and long-term recovery.
This urgent fundraiser – kicked off with a $250,000 donation from Sal & Rima Slaiby – will support the Lebanese Red Cross, the United Nations World Food Programme and Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon.
Digital money transfers to vulnerable people mean better security, tracking, transparency, accountability – and during a pandemic, safety.
We are extremely saddened by the immense devastation and loss caused by an explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon. The Lebanese people need our support now more than ever.
Lebanon imports nearly 85% of its food. The severe damage to the Port of Beirut – the largest in the country – will push food prices beyond the reach of many.
WFP plans to reach a total of 10.3 million Afghan people in 2020, giving $79 to each family to cover their food needs for two months at a time.
Zimbabwean families are eating less, selling their belongings and going into debt to buy food. Without our help, millions will face increasingly ravaging hunger.
