Overview

 

The current economic collapse in Lebanon has a violent effect on LGBTIQ+ people, especially on those of us already in precarity.

Medically, many have outstanding medical bills, and the number of individuals who cannot afford treatment, hospital check-up and surgery, grows day by day.

Several people have lost their jobs, and they still have family members to attend to.

There is no unemployment support in Lebanon, or assistance for business that had to shut down.

Last year, Beirut Pride devised a repository of institutions and individuals who could support people in need. We regularly update the list and add new contacts to it, but this is not enough.

We daily process requests of assistance from persons and NGOs. We work with individuals and institutions, families and groups, in Lebanon and abroad, to help as much as we can, but this is not enough.

Running this massive operation requires funds to cover logistics, technical, and online expenses. While the volunteers doing this work do not ask to be paid, we do compensate them to cover their expenses at the very least. This is no salary or benefits, only reimbursement of expenses.

We also offer the option to directly connect those who wish to help with the people who need the assistance, so cash doesn’t transit via us, and so 100% of your money goes to those who need it. We always offer technical and logistical support, and we ensure that the entire process is carried with sensitivity and elegance, so the dignity of people is always upheld.

As the urgency today is to support people with their basic needs, most of our programs are halted now. Yet, we are still focused on decriminalization of LGBTIQ+ status, as it is the cornerstone to improve the overall realities of LGBTIQ+ people, of all nationalities, who live in Lebanon.

If you wish to support our work, please fill the form below. We will then email you our bank details, and send you a receipt once we receive your donation.

 

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Our commitment

 

We are committed to accountability.

Beirut Pride is committed to using all donations appropriately and effectively to serve and support people in need. In addition to maintaining the highest standards for internal accountability, we are involved in multi-agency efforts to improve practices and reporting.

We take our stewardship of your donation very seriously, and we adhere to the guidelines of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights.

We pledge to keep you informed about donations, and how we use them.