On Tuesday August 4th, at around 6:08pm, an enormous explosion reduced Beirut to rubble. The explosion was caused by 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate that was stored at Beirut port for almost 7 years. The explosion destroyed the port, which now means access to basic needs, medication and food is now close to 0 for the Lebanese people, as 80% of Lebanese imports comes through the port.

More than 200 people are now confirmed dead.
More than 5000 people injured.
More than 300,000 people homeless.

Hospitals are extremely overwhelmed and forced to turn away injured people. Lebanon is in a state of humanitarian disaster.

Lebanon was already suffering from an economic crisis. More than 50% of the population live below the poverty line, and hyperinflation has caused the Lebanese lira to lose more then 80% of its value in 10 months. On top of that, COVID-19 has overwhelmed the healthcare system. The last thing Lebanon needed was an explosion that was so powerful it was felt 234 km away in Cyprus.

If you feel like you are able to donate, please consider donating through this campaign to help local NGO “Bala Wala Chi”. They are working on the ground in Beirut to help:
- Fix house damages.
- Provide rent to those who have lost their homes.
- Distribute food to the families and the heroes on the street working day and night to clean up and make Beirut great again.

Bala Wala Chi is an independent organization that helps Lebanese families fight poverty. Bala Wala Chi is free from any political and religious affiliations.

Instagram: @balawala.chi