Support displaced families & farmers

Solidarity with Lebanon

Support displaced families & farmers
Over the last few months, the escalation of the war in Lebanon has forced thousands of families from their homes. Many are now living in temporary shelters, schools, or with relatives struggling to meet their most basic need: food. At the same time, small farmers and local food producers are also facing the impact of the crisis, with disrupted markets and falling incomes. Our community believes there is a way to support both. About Dikken el Mazraa Dikken el Mazraa is an experimental solidarity grocery store in Beirut that connects local farmers, producers, and communities through ethical and accessible food systems. Launched in October 2020, Dikken el Mazraa was created to respond to the growing humanitarian needs caused by the economic crisis using our existing community networks to deliver fast, dignified food support to families who need it most. In the current context of war, many humanitarian responses rely on large supply chains that often bypass local producers. Dikken el Mazraa fills this gap by purchasing directly from trusted small-scale farmers and producers across Lebanon and channeling these products to vulnerable communities and social kitchens preparing meals for displaced families . Your donation strengthens local food supply chains and provides direct assistance to those who need it most. About the fundraiser Your contribution will directly fund: • Purchasing food from local farmers • Preparing food baskets for displaced families • Delivering supplies to social kitchens active in the crisis response Every contribution makes a difference. Even small donations help us reach more families. L’intensification des attaques sur le Liban a forcé des milliers de familles à quitter leur foyer. Beaucoup vivent aujourd'hui dans des abris temporaires, des écoles, ou chez des proches, et souffrent de difficultés à s’alimenter. Les petits agriculteurs et producteurs locaux subissent également les conséquences de la crise, en raison de la destabilisation des marchés et de la diminution de leurs revenus. Notre initiative estime qu'il est impératif de se mobiliser pour soutenir à la fois les familles déplacées et les producteurs locaux. À propos de Dikken el Mazraa Dikken el Mazraa est une épicerie solidaire située à Beyrouth, qui réunit petits producteurs locaux et une communauté de consommateurs d’origines sociales diverses, soucieux de systèmes alimentaires éthiques et durables. Créée en octobre 2020, Dikken el Mazraa (à l’origine Dikken COOP) avait pour mission de répondre aux besoins humanitaires croissants causés par la crise économique, en mobilisant le necessaire pour fournir rapidement une aide alimentaire aux familles dans le besoin. Dans le contexte actuel de guerre, l’aide alimentaire repose sur les grandes chaînes d'approvisionnement n’incluant pas systematiquement les producteurs locaux. Dikken el Mazraa a pour vocation de retablir ce lien, de l’approvisionnement direct auprès de petits producteurs locaux à la distribution de ces produits aux communautés vulnérables et cuisines sociales qui préparent des repas pour les familles déplacées. Notre action depend grandement de la générosité de nos donateurs. Merci d’avance pour votre soutien. Toute contribution fait une différence. Même les petits dons nous aident à atteindre plus de familles. À propos de la collecte de fonds Votre contribution financera directement : • L'achat de nourriture auprès des agriculteurs locaux • La préparation de panier-repas pour les familles déplacées • La livraison aux cuisines sociales actives dans la réponse à la crise

$360 raised Of $5,000

Emergency Aid for the Displaced in Beirut

Emergency

Emergency Aid for the Displaced in Beirut
Lebanon is once again facing a brutal onslaught and a devastating humanitarian crisis. Escalating violence along the southern border and in Beirut has forced thousands of families to flee their homes with little more than the clothes they were wearing. Entire villages have been emptied as families escape airstrikes, artillery fire, and the constant fear that the next attack could hit their homes, schools, or hospitals. Many of the people displaced by the war are now living in overcrowded shelters, schools, beaches, or with relatives who are already struggling to make ends meet. Others have no stable shelter at all. Electricity is unreliable, clean water is scarce, and access to food and medicine is becoming increasingly difficult. Children have been pulled out of school, elderly people are without proper medical care, and families who were already facing economic hardship are now trying to survive with nothing. Lebanon was already in the midst of one of the worst economic crises in modern history before this conflict intensified. With the country’s healthcare system, infrastructure, and social services already stretched to their limits, the sudden wave of displacement has pushed many communities beyond what they can handle. This fundraiser aims to provide urgent support to displaced families throughout Beirut and Lebanon generally. We are working with our friends and family on the ground directly, to source and deliver life-saving items, including essential needs such as: -Emergency food and clean water -Temporary shelter and blankets -Basic medical supplies and medications -Hygiene kits -Diapers and other necessities for children -General assistance for families fleeing danger Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a meaningful difference for families who have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their sense of safety. And every single dollar will go directly to the people who need it, with no overhead or concerns about where funds are going. At a time when so many are forced to live day by day in uncertainty and fear, your support can help provide dignity, relief, and hope. Please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser to help Lebanon’s displaced families survive this crisis.

$34,674 raised Of $5,000