The Displacement of Farmers from Lebanon’s War-Torn Agricultural Heartlands

The devastating war on Lebanon has displaced over a million people—nearly a quarter of Lebanon’s population. The agricultural regions of Lebanon, once flourishing with life and sustenance, have been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict. The South and the Beqaa Valley, renowned for their rich soil and vital agricultural output, have borne the brunt of heavy bombardment and relentless violence. These regions, which once provided food security for Lebanon now lie decimated, with farmers being displaced from their ancestral lands. Most Local producers have relocated in different parts of Lebanon suffering housing facilities, catastrophic drops in sales, with some losing up to 100% of their income. Their livelihoods, and the cultural heritage they represent, are at risk of disappearing.

Displaced farmers and producers are urgently in need of support, both in the short term with food and shelter and in the medium and long term with agricultural assistance to rebuild their livelihoods. The return of these farmers to their land is not just a matter of economic recovery but also a matter of preserving Lebanon’s rich agricultural traditions, which have sustained its people for centuries. With war that have decimated their livelihoods, they urgently need your help to relocate to safer areas and continue providing for their families and the communities relying on their produce.

Critical funds to address two immediate and urgent needs are:

1. Relocation Support: Providing immediate assistance to help farmers and producers who have been displaced, move their operations to safe regions, ensuring they can continue working and supporting their families.
2. Sustaining Sales: Compensating for their lost income to keep them producing and maintaining their ability to feed their families.

Our Fundraising Goals:
• Relocation Fund: $82,500 to support displaced farmers and producers who are currently out of business.
• Emergency Relief: $72,500 to provide essential aid to 375 farmers, producers, and women cooks, allowing them and their families to survive the next two months.
• Market Viability Support: $85,000 to keep Souk El Tayeb’s farmers market in Beirut alive and expand it to safer areas for the next three months and beyond.

Your donation will have a direct, life-saving impact. Every dollar you give helps secure the future of Lebanon’s farmers and producers. Whether large or small, your contribution makes a real difference in keeping families nourished, businesses alive, and communities intact so they can emerge stronger.

We will keep you informed every step of the way, sharing stories of successful relocations and the real difference in improving farmer’s lives. We are fully committed to transparency and will keep you updated of the number of farmers reached, impact of your donation on improving their livelihoods.

Your Support Can Transform Lives. we cannot do this without you

Thank you for being part of this vital journey


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