Lebanon is currently sinking into a humanitarian catastrophe, as the World Bank has described the crisis as a “deliberate depression” with more than half of the population likely below the national poverty line. Lebanese politicians are yet expected to form a new government while the country continues to exist without a functioning government in the midst of a financial crisis that began two years ago. Most Lebanese people are currently struggling every day due to inflation and acute shortages of fuel, electricity, medicine and water, which makes them in great need of direct emergency assistance to have access to these basic services. Not only is Lebanon also home to over a million Syrian refugees who require further assistance, the country is also in danger of becoming another possible failed state in the region, which can increase the financing of terrorism and criminal networks, human trafficking, and the supply of illegal weapons. If you are an Egyptian at home or living abroad, there are many ways that you can help to ensure that even basic needs are being met before a new government takes shape. Support ‘Medicines for Lebanon’ initiative to…
