Beirut, Lebanon
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is seeking $1.4 million from donors to help people affected by violence in the Middle East.
The 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah displaced nearly a million Lebanese, or about a quarter of the population. Many are returning home to find their homes and possessions destroyed. The conflict has also left many injured. As many as 100,000 unexploded bombs remain in Lebanon, leaving civilian families-especially children-in danger.
MCC is sending $977,000 in material resources, including 6,000 relief kits, 21,000 school kits, 40,000 health kits, 16,800 blankets and 38,400 cans of meat, to Lebanon. The response also includes $382,000 in financial support for relief, health and peace projects.
A $52 donation prints 100 copies of a game that educates children about the dangers of unexploded ordnance, $55 purchases a kitchen kit, and $111 supports a doctor's work in Lebanon for one day.
Continuing military action in Gaza between Israeli and Hamas forces has killed more than 200 people. MCC is providing $86,900 to Palestinian partner organizations that support job creation, women's health and child nutrition projects.
To donate, visit mcc.org and follow the "Donate" link at the bottom of the window.
-MCC release
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