BEIRUT

On the 4th of August, a catastrophic explosion ripped through Beirut, the port city and capital of Lebanon. The devastation has been immense with over 100 people killed and the injured numbering over 5,000. An estimated 300,000 people have been forced from their homes due to the widespread destruction. This explosion has had a crippling effect on a country that is already on the brink of economic collapse and unspeakable hardship.

50% of the population are living below the poverty line and the health system is struggling with the rising Covid-19 cases. Lebanon imports 80% of its food and the explosion significantly damaged the key grain silo. For a country whose pound value has dropped by 40% and already struggling with food shortages, this will have huge impact on the millions of people unable to put food on the table in the weeks and months to come.

As a church we are partnering with agencies like World Vision and Preemptive Love Coalition who are already on the ground in Beirut, providing emergency assistance, food, clean drinking water and emergency shelter.

All giving through the Hillsong Sers Ta Ville is tax deductible for French residents and is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your generosity for the people of Lebanon.