About the Lebanese Red Cross/Crescent

Organization 

The Lebanese Red Cross/Crescent (LRC) is an independent, non-governmental organization operating across Lebanon since 1945. The LRC consists almost entirely of volunteers whose mission is to provide relief to victims of natural and human disasters, and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and to mitigate the suffering of the most vulnerable.

Learn more about the organization here: http://www.redcross.org.lb/

Donate directly here: https://supportlrc.app/donate/

Family connection

The LRC has close ties to my family as well -- both my mom and aunt were volunteers with the LRC in the early 1980's during the Lebanese Civil War. Below are a few photos my mom shared with me: