SCIAF widens crisis appeal to help people of Lebanon

With the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East widening, SCIAF has taken the decision to widen its Gaza appeal to include southern Lebanon. 

Mark Adams, SCIAF Programme Manager, said:

“The war in the Holy Land is causing horrendous levels of suffering for so many innocent people, destroying communities and devastating families across the region. Over 43,000 thousand people have already been killed, and over a million people have lost their homes and livelihoods.   

“SCIAF, as part of the world-wide Caritas network of aid agencies, is ideally placed to respond and respond quickly. Today, given the concerning escalation of violence, we have widened our existing Gaza appeal, to include Lebanon.” 

The war on Gaza, following the horrendous attacks by Hamas on the 7th October, has been disproportionate and cruel, and the UN has called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and for an end to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has dramatically escalated, killing, maiming thousands, displacing tens of thousands and causing fear and trauma throughout Lebanon. 

The Caritas network already has staff in the heart of communities able to respond fast wherever the need is greatest; helping get support to the innocent victims caught in the war in the Holy Land.  

 Mark added:

“Despite many of our Caritas colleagues being displaced and in danger themselves, they bravely and selflessly continue to respond to those most in need, providing essential food and medical equipment in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and in neighbouring countries.” 

Caritas is providing cash-transfers, food, healthcare and essential psychosocial support, particularly to children. They are also providing care and support for their staff, ensuring they can continue to provide frontline services, especially in areas where no other organisations are operating, such as northern Gaza.   
  
Mark said:

“Your gift to the Holy Land Crisis Appeal will provide the vital support to those who need it most across the Holy Land. Please donate today so that we can provide essential support to the families in urgent need.”