Entire villages in South Lebanon and areas in the Beirut suburbs have been completely destroyed and wiped out by Israeli airstrikes, forcing people to flee their homes and towns. With over 3,000 people killed and more than 1.2 million displaced, many still find themselves in an extremely dire situation. They have lost their homes and access to the basic necessities needed to survive. Children, displaced from their homes and schools, are also facing traumatic experiences due to the impacts of this war.
The CJPME Foundation, through its "Lebanon Humanitarian Response" project, is working with its partners to assist Lebanese civilians deeply impacted by the crisis. The project will provide essential support to families across Lebanon, including food baskets, ready-to-eat kits (RTE), and hygiene kits.
The CJPME Foundation (a registered Canadian charity, number 841493539 RR 0001) is partnering with the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) and local Lebanese organizations to deliver this response. Charitable tax receipts for gifts of $20 or more will be issued by the CJPME Foundation.
This project is a vital humanitarian undertaking, alleviating suffering and supporting dignity. As winter nears, the living conditions of those impacted are at even greater risk of worsening, making it urgent to provide them with support to cope with the consequences of the devastating war
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Project Background:
On September 23, 2024, Israel launched a devastating airstrike campaign on Lebanon, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life, marking the deadliest day since the 2006 war. Figures suggest that more than 3,000 people have been killed, many of them women and children. Thousands of people are still missing, and over 1.2 million were displaced from their homes. This crisis has severely impacted southern Lebanon and Beirut, where entire communities were destroyed, further compromising Lebanon’s already fragile infrastructure, weakened by years of political instability and a protracted Syrian refugee crisis. Although international organizations, including UN agencies and local NGOs, have mobilized to respond to the crisis, the scale and intensity of the situation have far exceeded their resources. Even with the recent ceasefire, accessing affected areas remains difficult, with immediate needs such as mattresses, blankets, clean water, food, fuel, and mobile medical units in critically short supply.
Even before this conflict, Lebanon faced a worsening political, economic, and social crisis, with 3.7 million people estimated to need humanitarian aid in 2024, including vulnerable Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and other migrant communities. The strikes from Israel have further eroded the state’s ability to provide essential services, leaving civilians without reliable access to water, electricity, and healthcare. Children have been especially impacted, forced to flee their homes and leave their schools behind, disrupting their education and sense of security. While many displaced people can return to their homes now, countless others have no houses left to return to. Approximately 37 villages were completely leveled, and some areas are still unsafe for residents to go back to. The situation has taken a particular toll on women and girls, who face increased risks in these unstable conditions. Hospitals, already struggling before the conflict, are now unable to meet the surge in demand, operating with minimal resources. Lebanon’s economic hardships, compounded by the 2020 Beirut Port explosion and Covid-19, have left nearly 44% of the population living below the poverty line in 2024, with food insecurity worsening across the country.
Proposed Project:
The proposed project aims to meet the immediate needs of hundreds of displaced families (depending on the funds raised) and their host families by providing food baskets, ready-to-eat kits (RTE), and hygiene kits. These supplies will help restore basic living conditions and relieve the economic burden on host households. Distributions will prioritize dignity, fairness, and cultural sensitivity, with particular attention to the needs of vulnerable groups, including women, children, and the elderly. Additionally, a thorough monitoring and evaluation system will track the effectiveness of distributions and maintain accountability. By empowering local Lebanese partners, supporting host families, and involving communities in the process, the project not only addresses immediate humanitarian needs but also helps to strengthen resilience and foster trust within affected communities.
Implementation and Monitoring:
Our partners are committed to respectful, transparent project delivery, with safeguards to ensure fairness and uphold human rights. Feedback channels will be available to beneficiaries, and post-service assessments will guide improvements. Quality control measures will be implemented, including field visits, regular reporting, and financial oversight, ensuring accountability and effective response. The project’s impact will be monitored and evaluated through structured frameworks to maintain high standards and meet community needs effectively.