The SL Directory: Organisations Providing Relief & Support

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is one of the world’s largest humanitarian networks, supporting communities before, during and after crises. Working through local Red Cross and Red Crescent teams in countries around the world, the organisation delivers emergency relief, health support, disaster response and longer-term recovery where it is needed most.

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Focused on supporting vulnerable children and families in Gaza, The Zaynab Project provides life-saving aid while also championing long-term access to essentials such as healthcare, education  and opportunity. With an emphasis on relief, resilience and hope, the organisation is committed to helping communities rebuild with dignity.

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Dedicated to restoring dignity to vulnerable Lebanese families, Beit El Baraka works across food security, education, employment and home rehabilitation. What began as a food relief initiative has grown into a wider model focused on long-term, sustainable support, helping communities access the essentials they need to rebuild with greater stability and independence.

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Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors Without Borders, is an independent medical humanitarian organisation providing emergency care to people affected by conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and exclusion from healthcare. Working in more than 70 countries, its teams deliver life-saving medical support in some of the world’s most urgent and challenging settings.

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Animals Lebanon is a leading animal welfare organisation working to protect animals through rescue, advocacy, education and legislation. Alongside supporting companion animals in need, it also works to improve conditions for endangered wildlife and strengthen animal protection efforts across Lebanon.

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Born in the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion, Nation Station has grown into a grassroots community kitchen and support hub dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities in Lebanon. Guided by the idea of “empowerment over charity”, the organisation provides hot meals, essential aid and community-led support while continuing to evolve its work in response to the needs on the ground.

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Founded to tackle both hunger and food waste in Lebanon, the Lebanese Food Bank partners with charities and NGOs across the country to distribute food and support vulnerable communities. Alongside emergency relief, the organisation also focuses on longer-term impact through awareness, resource management and sustainable food initiatives.

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Founded in Lebanon in 1985, Offrejoie is a grassroots movement built on service, solidarity and community care. Today, its work spans meal support, personal care and transitional housing, while continuing to create opportunities for people to come together in the service of those most in need.

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Created as an emergency support community for pets in the UAE, No Pet Left Behind UAE helps connect animals in need with temporary foster homes and practical support during times of uncertainty. Focused on preventing abandonment and encouraging responsible rehoming, the initiative brings together volunteers and animal lovers to step in when urgent help is needed.

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