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                  Dear friends,

                  Even before Beirut was torn apart by two terrifying 
explosions this week, Lebanon was falling apart, wracked by Covid and a 
financial crisis that has left families utterly desperate.

                  Now, with huge areas of the capital levelled, it’s 
impossible to overstate the country’s need.

                  When the blasts hit, 300,000 people became homeless in an 
instant. Hunger was already stalking the land, and vital food reserves were 
lost. Doctors are being forced to operate by the light of mobile phones and 
Lebanon's people are describing themselves as refugees in their own country.

                  We HAVE to help -- and we can.

                  Avaaz is already in touch with a few nimble groups on the 
ground who can provide urgent food, medical assistance and shelter. If 
enough of us chip in, we can help fund this lifesaving work, giving away 
every penny we raise! Donate now -- let's show Lebanon's resilient people 
the world won’t turn away in their darkest hour:


                                I'LL DONATE €4



                                I'LL DONATE €7



                                I'LL DONATE €14



                                OTHER AMOUNT



                  Lebanon has been buckling under the pressure of Covid, the 
war in Syria, bitter political sectarianism, and a crippling financial 
crisis. The explosions this week could be the straw that breaks the camel's 
back, sending the country spiralling into collapse.

                  Last time that happened, it unleashed a civil war that 
lasted fifteen years and killed tens of thousands. Beirut, and citizens 
across Lebanon, still bear the scars of that horror -- we must do all we can 
to stop it from happening again.

                  The best way to do that is to show Lebanon’s people that 
the world won’t abandon them. If we all chip in just a bit, we’ll be able to 
fund groups:

                    a.. Providing shelter for hundreds of thousands made 
homeless by the blasts;
                    b.. Ensuring hungry families have food;
                    c.. Delivering urgent medical care in the pandemic;
                    d.. Supporting Syrian refugees who are now trapped in a 
new crisis.
                  Avaaz has a team on the ground in Lebanon identifying the 
most impactful groups to fund. They’re ready to go -- so chip in now to 
provide urgent help to Lebanon’s people, before it’s too late:


                                I'LL DONATE €4



                                I'LL DONATE €7



                                I'LL DONATE €14



                                OTHER AMOUNT



                  Our movement has shown up time and time again for people 
trapped in humanitarian crises. But Lebanon is facing multiple crises at 
once. First the war in neighbouring Syria, then millions of refugees, the 
Covid crisis, the financial collapse, and now the giant blasts in the 
capital. Let’s meet this moment of despair with generosity and hope, and do 
all we can to help.

                  With hope,

                  Bert, Wissam, Mike, Marigona, Mo, and the rest of the 
Avaaz team

                  PS - This might be your first donation to our movement 
ever. But what a first donation! Did you know that Avaaz relies entirely on 
small donations from members like you? That's why we're fully independent, 
nimble and effective. Join the over 1 million people who've donated to make 
Avaaz a real force for good in the world.


                  More information:

                  Beirut’s blast and Lebanon’s deeper crisis (Washington 
Post)
                  https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/08/06/beiruts-blast-lebanons-deeper-crisis/

                  Beirut: Why has there been crisis after crisis in Lebanon? 
(BBC)
                  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-53669019/beirut-why-has-there-been-crisis-after-crisis-in-lebanon

                  Beirut families search for loved ones feared trapped under 
rubble (Guardian)
                  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/05/beirut-families-search-for-loved-ones-feared-trapped-under-rubble-blast-lebanon

                  © AP Photo/Hassan Ammar



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Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2020 1:05 PM
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