Between March and May 2026, we were able to raise 7740 USD through two online fundraisers and two fundraising events (film screening & panel). Money was sent weekly to initiatives/networks on the ground, and individuals supporting families in schools and rented houses across Lebanon. For more details, check the pinned posts on @nayelrahi 's instagram account.
While the world speaks of ceasefires and agreements, the Israeli war on Lebanon continues. Israel's ethnic cleansing of southern Lebanon & its occupation of over 50 southern towns, continue. Israel continues to occupy towns in southern Lebanon; many of those who have gone back to their homes have had to evacuate again after returning due to the occupation's relentless terrorizing strikes. Israel continues to target life and survival-enabling infrastructure in the south of the country. The tens of families who went back to Nabatieh a few weeks ago have had to leave again because the city remains out of power - stripped of basic infrastructure and survival pathways - water pumping stations, wastewater plants, and hospitals struck deliberately and damaged to prevent the people of the land from returning. People are slowly coming to terms with what they have lost all the while being displaced and unable to access their homes and lands.
We have not received any donations in June. The final amount of ~500 USD was sent on May 20 to support the steadfastness of the people of one southern town- now almost entirely razed to the ground -to purchase diapers, baby formula, and medication for its families - some of whom remain steadfast in neighboring towns, and many now displaced across the country. Friends receiving this money in Lebanon to keep the support going are exhausted, lost kin & friends, and are shouldering so, so much through the loss. Funds are dwindling and donations are few and far between, but I'm planning to continue fundraising to support the people of these towns - as much as possible.
This fundraiser is renewed following the demand of a few people who would like to donate but do not have paypal and/or are not based in Canada.

Every dollar helps.