Union of Relief and Development Associations
The catastrophic explosion has destroyed the port and surrounding commercial centers, as well as killed and injured thousands of people. URDA teams in various Lebanese regions are helping to clear rubble and providing assistance to those affected in neighborhoods such as the areas of Rmeil, Achrafieh, Karantina, Al Jemaize, Martyrs Square, and Al-Basta area, as well as various other neighborhoods. 600 food parcels, 20,000 bottles of water, and 500 bread bundles were distributed in one day. Additionally, a tent was placed in martyrs' square and another tent in al-Jemaize area, as well as a second in Martyrs' Square for psychological support services. The URDA family extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims who were killed and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. URDA also urges citizens to donate blood in medical centers and hospitals to help the injured all over Beirut.