Food Security Lebanon Project #69409

Qurbani 2025 (Eid with Dignity for Every Family)

by Ghirass for Society Development

Project Report | Jan 31, 2026
Supporting Families in Lebanon Through Qurbani

By Assem Merei | Project Leader

Since the last update, Qurbani 2025: Eid with Dignity for Every Family has continued its efforts to reach the most vulnerable families in Lebanon amid the ongoing impacts of war and economic collapse. Through the distribution of fresh Qurbani meat, the project sought to bring joy to households that have long been deprived of the simplest elements of Eid, enabling families facing food insecurity to observe the rituals of Eid al-Adha with dignity.

Families headed by widows, as well as orphans and elderly individuals, benefited from this support. For many, the Qurbani meat provided an essential meal that helped ease hunger and restored a sense of inclusion in the spirit of Eid after prolonged periods of hardship. Beyond meeting nutritional needs, this support served as a message of solidarity and compassion, reaffirming the meaning and values of the occasion.

One female-headed household shared that receiving the Qurbani meat brought her children a sense of happiness they had missed in previous Eids, restoring warmth and comfort to their home. Despite challenges related to rising costs and access constraints, the project remains committed to standing alongside these families and supporting them during religious and humanitarian occasions that offer hope and emotional stability.

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Jul 28, 2025
From Hunger to Joy: Your Qurbani Brought Eid Home

By Assem E Merie | Project Leader

Introduction
Amid Lebanon’s ongoing economic collapse and deepening poverty, Qurbani 2025: Eid with Dignity for Every Family was launched to restore hope, dignity, and nourishment to families in need. Implemented in Beirut, Saida, Beqaa, Tripoli, and Tyre, the project provided fresh Qurbani meat and new clothing during Eid to vulnerable Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese families especially widows, orphans, and elderly persons. This initiative directly contributed to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

What We Achieved Together
Thanks to your generosity, we reached 3,670 families - around 18,353 individuals. The project included:

Qurbani meat distribution, offering families protein-rich food many hadn’t accessed in months.
New Eid clothing for children, bringing moments of joy, pride, and normalcy.
This support provided not just material relief, but also emotional healing during a sacred time.

Stories of Joy and Resilience
• Rami, 10, Beirut camp: “Eid felt real this year. I wore new clothes and ate meat with my cousins. My mother said someone far away remembered us.”
• Um Basel, Beqaa: “I thought Eid would pass like any other day, but we cooked a real Eid meal. My children smiled for the first time in weeks.”
• Widad, Saida: “My children danced when they saw the meat and clothes. I was proud to give them an Eid like other children.”

The Impact
You helped families celebrate Eid with dignity, not despair. You restored joy to over 18,000 people making sure their tables were full, their children smiled, and their hearts remembered kindness. Your support reaffirmed the spirit of Eid: unity, compassion, and shared humanity.

Thank you. From every family you reached, our gratitude is endless.

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