A state of sadness descended on the world following the massive explosion that occurred in the Lebanese capital Beirut last Tuesday, which resulted in hundreds of victims and tens of missing persons, and the displacement of tens of thousands, in addition to heavy material losses. This was followed by a wave of human solidarity with the people of Lebanon, about whom they have long known their love for life, before many rushed to provide support, not only moral but also material.
Although the victim is an Arab, the list of supporters extended to include Western stars and celebrities. Human solidarity was their motivation in that crisis and they called on their followers to donate for the benefit of the families of the victims.
The Clooney Duo
Perhaps the largest and most famous support provided so far, is what the American star George Clooney and his wife, the human rights lawyer of Lebanese origin, Amal Clooney, made, as they announced their intention to donate $ 100,000 to charities in Lebanon to help counter the devastation caused by the explosion, according to what was published in the newspaper. The British Daily Mail.
The duo chose 3 charitable organizations specifically to donate to them, due to the solid relief they felt on the ground. These entities are the "Lebanese Red Cross", "Our Home is Your Home" and "Impact Lebanon".
It is the donation that succeeded the duo's contribution of more than one million dollars to help those affected by the Corona virus last April, in addition to what they previously made of a large contribution to 6 charitable societies and organizations around the world, including the "Lebanese Food Bank".
George Clooney and wife Amal donate $ 100k to Beirut explosion victims after fatal blast devastates Lebanonhttps: //t.co/i07pXyGevU
- Evarist Chahali (@Chahali) August 7, 2020
As for the international model of Palestinian origin, Bella Hadid, she wrote in a post on her official Instagram account, in which she said, "My eyes and my heart are crying over you, Lebanon. More than 150 dead and thousands of wounded or missing, I am sorry my brothers and sisters because you bear this kind of disaster. I will send donations to The Lebanese Red Cross as well as all the smaller organizations in Beirut. "
Hadid added, "I hope you will join me, there are 300,000 people displaced and made homeless. This explosion came at one of the most difficult times Lebanon has been going through in history, coinciding with an unprecedented economic crisis, famine, political unrest, homelessness, epidemic and unemployment, we need the people's support." Lebanese ".
Hadid referred to the organizations that can donate, stressing the need to identify the most needed necessities, and where the donations can be sent, adding, "We need to continue talking about this crisis. We need collective support for immediate humanitarian relief."
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My eyes and heart are crying for you Lebanon. Over 150 people dead, thousands injured or missing… I am sorry you have to endure this kind of disaster my brothers and sisters ... I will be sending donations to the Lebanese Red Cross, as well as ALL of the smaller organizations in Beirut from the last slide of this post. I hope you will join me. 300,000 people have been displaced and have become homeless. This explosion is coming during one of the hardest times for Lebanon in history ... with an unprecedented economic crisis and famine, political unrest, homelessness, the pandemic and the unemployment rate plummeting, we NEED to support the people of Lebanon. Helping from within, through these smaller organizations can help pin point what necessities are most needed and where they can be sent, exactly. We need to continue to speak on this crisis, #PRAYFORLEBANON but most importantly, We need to collectively support immediate humanitarian relief. Stand UP and stand TOGETHER. I love you all out there. Beirut - I am wrapping you in a golden blanket of light and strength. I see you and support you. I am sorry. ❤️🇱🇧 ❤️ God bless you ...
A post shared by Bella 🦋 (@ellahadid) on Aug 5, 2020 at 1:19 pm PDT
Peace to Beirut
The 25-year-old American singer Halsey was also one of the first in solidarity, as she quickly shared with her followers a tweet in which she asked how to donate to Lebanon and help immediately and effectively.
my heart is aching looking at these photos in Beirut. I have read from a lot of people that petitions aren't effective and donations can result in a dramatic exchange decrease. Can someone share with me direct information about how we can help most effectively and immediately?
- h (@halsey) August 4, 2020
So that its audience begins directing it to the parties concerned with providing aid, between the crowdfunding initiatives of the Lebanese Red Cross and the competent authorities in disaster relief for the explosion of Beirut, and others.
This was followed by not only the donation from Halsey herself, but also her encouragement for her followers to do the same, which is what the Italian-American singer Ariana Grande did.
another way to support. The @RedCrossLebanon app: https://t.co/sLaP6g5a4h please share.
- Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) August 4, 2020
Meanwhile, the British singer of Albanian origin, Dwaliba, asked her followers to provide her with leaflets and links through which she could show solidarity with the Lebanese people, before urging her Lebanese audience to donate blood to the wounded in hospitals.
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Lebanon is on its knees and needs us more than ever. Yesterday's explosion in Beirut devastated the city and sent shockwaves around a country that is already in the midst of political unrest, economic crisis and famine. We have to come together to help. Please donate if you can and share this information. rp: @najwazebian 🇱🇧 ❤️🙏🏼 Update: there is no need for blood donations right now thanks to all the hero volunteers.
A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) on Aug 5, 2020 at 1:12 pm PDT
And also from the world of singing, the British singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles went out to announce to his fans that he had made a donation to help the Lebanese, wishing his fans to do the same if they could.
I'm heartbroken by Tuesday's tragedy in Lebanon. Thinking of all those affected and sending love to everyone in Beirut. I've donated to the link below. If you're able to, please give what you can. https://t.co/0NWCEc3r5f
Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) August 6, 2020
Solidarity with the victims of Beirut
As for the famous British model Naomi Campbell, she shared her pictures in Beirut with the audience, which followed her prayers for the Lebanese people, before directing her followers to various means to provide support and assistance.
The Lebanese-Australian model, Jessica Kahawaty, also asked her fans to allocate all the support provided to the Lebanese Red Cross, due to the heavy burden placed on the foundation since the port explosion in Beirut.
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My thoughts, prayers and love go out to the people of Lebanon and their families 🇱🇧 # Beirut #LinkInBio (my memories of downtown of how I will remember it)
A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Aug 4, 2020 at 5:08 pm PDT
Meanwhile, the Mexican actress of Lebanese origin, Salma Hayek, expressed her heartbreak because of the huge damage inflicted on Beirut, and the loss of life that took place in a tragic and unexpected way.
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Today two explosions devastated the capital of the already hurting Lebanon. My broken heart goes out to all the people who have lost loved ones and who are in the affected areas of my beloved Beirut. Hoy dos explosiones devastaron la capital del ya lastimado libano. Mi corazón roto está con todas las personas que han perdido seres queridos y que están en las áreas afectadas de mi amado Beirut.
A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) on Aug 4, 2020 at 3:09 pm PDT
For her part, Rachel Ziegler - who was chosen by director Steven Spielberg to star in his upcoming film "West Side Story", through which he will revive the well-known classic, addressed those who follow her and directed them to the correct way to provide support whenever they wanted, as she shared a link containing all the necessary information. On the current crisis.
There is so much more going on in lebanon than what meets the eye.
(Sending all of my love to those affected by the explosion, their loved ones, and all of my lebanese friends.)
let's do the work, folks— read here: https: //t.co/IzIt8L3YfP
- rachel Zegler (@rachelzegler) August 4, 2020
The Lebanese in Canada
Ahmed Araji, director and founder of the Lebanese Club in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, has also initiated a fundraising campaign, through which he has collected more than $ 3,700 so far for the Lebanese Red Cross and the hospitals that were overrun by the wounded.
Al-Araji stated - according to what was published in "Entertainment Tonight Canada" - that the group he heads is also trying to raise awareness about the shortage of blood supplies in Beirut, believing that encouraging local residents to donate is one of the important things that should be encouraged.
Before confirming that the Lebanese people need as much money for reform and the ability to get out of this difficult catastrophe, but they also need moral support, especially since what Lebanon went through this year is not at all a little.