The UN has launched a $565 million appeal to help those affected by the Beirut port explosion with immediate humanitarian assistance and initial recovery efforts
A man looks at the remains of his home that was damaged by an explosion at the Beirut port, in the neighbourhood of Karantina, Beirut, Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon, August 12, 2020
The UN said in a statement on Friday that the funds would be used to support Lebanon as it moves from immediate life-saving humanitarian relief towards rebuilding its shattered economy. "I urge the international community to demonstrate their steadfast commitment to the people of Lebanon and repay in turn Lebanon's incredible generosity to Syrian and Palestine refugees with full financial support for this appeal," she added.
UN humanitarian officials said some of the $300 million pledged at a donor conference on Sunday co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Nations may be committed to the $565 million appeal but the amount won’t be known for some time because the pledges include a mixture of humanitarian and reconstruction activities.— Immediate delivery of hot meals, food rations and grain supplies.
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