Providing life-saving assistance to the multiply affected LGBTQIA+ individuals due to the war in Lebanon. We have provided rapid cash assistance to more than 120 displaced LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families, helping them cover urgent needs such as shelter, food, and clean water for a few days. However, we have received more than 400 additional requests, and more than 60% of those are from individuals and families who are currently homeless.
LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those visibly non-normative gender identity such as transgender people, are more vulnerable to harassment and torture during crises. More than 40% of our beneficiaries in Lebanon reported experiencing harassment, bullying, and discrimination Torture during their displacement due to the escalating crisis in Lebanon.
Cash assistance to help people afford clean water, food, and shelter. This type of support is fast and effective, as it allows individuals the flexibility to address their immediate needs. Opening Shelters for LGBTQIA+ individuals who have been displaced, Psychological first aid for people who have experienced shocking events during this horrifying situation. Psychological first aid can help prevent PTSD and trauma, allowing people to cope and focus on surviving during this difficult time.
Tens of thousands who have been displaced have lost their homes, lost loved ones, or been injured, and have been severely affected mentally. These impacts will last for a long time, especially as Lebanon has faced multiple crises before this conflict. They were supposed to be recovering today, not facing yet another one.
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