➤ CONTEXT

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that the toll from the ongoing attacks on Lebanon consists of: over 1,029 killed, 2,786 injured, and 1 Million Internally Displaced People (since early March and as of 23.03.2026). Displaced People account for ~20% of the country’s population. The toll includes the killing of 118 children and 40 health workers.

In order to respond to immediate and long-term needs, JCI Lebanon has launched an emergency fundraiser.

➤ STRATEGY

1) Immediate response: thanks to the support of the international community, JCI Lebanon will be able to provide urgent aid.

2) Long-term response: JCI Lebanon is committed to providing strategic and sustainable solutions to the challenges emerging from the current attacks and

unfolding humanitarian crisis. These initiatives will be established in response to the subsequent needs and available resources, and will be in line with JCI RISE, primarily tackling Mental Health & Wellbeing, Economic Recovery and Workforce Empowerment.

➤ WHO WE ARE

Junior Chamber International (JCI) is an youth leadership organization. JCI develops young leaders across 120 countries by empowering personal growth, creating community impact, fostering international cooperation, and supporting business and entrepreneurship. JCI is not a charity or relief organization. Since 2006, JCI Lebanon has been shaping the future of youth leadership in Lebanon, across three local organizations: JCI Beirut, JCI Beqaa and JCI AUB.

➤ YOUR DONATIONS

0% of the donations will be used for internal operations. 100% of the proceeds will be distributed to support JCI Lebanon's crisis response, as mentioned above. The fundraiser host, Marie Khalife, was the 2025 JCI Lebanon President, and currently supports the National Board as Immediate Past President. Over the last 8 years, Marie has occupied various roles within JCI, notably leading JCI Lebanon's crisis response in 2024 and 2025 - "Rebuilding for Lebanon". She is based in Switzerland, allowing her to collect the donations and to personally transfer their entirety to JCI Lebanon. A report will be provided to donors at a later date.

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