“In Beqaa we have 18-20 schools which are full of displaced people. There are 70-80 families in each shelter and Relief International is supporting approximately 2,000 people.
“The schools were of course not equipped to house people so we are providing essential items like mattresses, pillows, medical and hygiene kits, as well as kitchen supplies, cleaning tools, carpets and fuel.
“This week, we will start addressing the psychological impact of the violence, providing trauma support for people affected by the strikes. We will also be organizing educational activities for displaced children who are living in shelters and missing out on school.
“The ongoing violence is causing harm to a lot of innocent people, of course including children. We as Lebanese people have endured so much throughout our history. Whilst our cities may bear scars and our hearts feel heavy, our spirit remains unbreakable. Whilst resources are very limited, we are trying as hard as possible to stand and support each other.
“For every displaced family, for every child seeking comfort, and for every person who carries the weight of this war—we will not give up.
“Our resilience is not just survival; it is the promise of a better tomorrow.”
While staff like Youssef are working around the clock to support the people of Lebanon, additional resources are badly needed.
More funding is desperately required to support primary health care centres, to restock medical supplies, and to support newly displaced communities.
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