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May 10 2022
La ferveur électorale de la diaspora aura-t-elle un effet contagieux ?

C’est aussi le cas de Sawti, une initiative d’Impact Lebanon, née dans le but de promouvoir la citoyenneté active, mettre l’accent sur les partis alternatifs et en...

La ferveur électorale de la diaspora aura-t-elle un effet contagieux ?

C’est aussi le cas de Sawti, une initiative d’Impact Lebanon, née dans le but de promouvoir la citoyenneté active, mettre l’accent sur les partis alternatifs et encourager les Libanais du monde entier à participer au processus politique. Les jeunes volontaires de Sawti, notamment son cofondateur Georges Khoury, ont été déjà mobilisés pour inciter la diaspora à l’enregistrement et, ces derniers mois, pour les encourager à effectivement voter. 

L'Orient Le-Jour
L'Orient Le-Jour
Apr 28 2022
Lebanon goes to the polls amid its worst-ever financial crisis

A record 1,043 candidates registered to run for 129 seats in the May election (42 later withdrew). Sawti ("My Voice"), an activist group, describes 212 as "alterna...

Lebanon goes to the polls amid its worst-ever financial crisis

A record 1,043 candidates registered to run for 129 seats in the May election (42 later withdrew). Sawti ("My Voice"), an activist group, describes 212 as "alternative" candidates with no links to the ruling elite. 

The Economist
The Economist
Jan 05 2022
Building Back - How Beirut mobilised after the blast.

Impact Lebanon had carried out some fundraising before 2020, but the volunteer-run organisation came into its own in the hours after the August 4th blast. It was a...

Building Back - How Beirut mobilised after the blast.

Impact Lebanon had carried out some fundraising before 2020, but the volunteer-run organisation came into its own in the hours after the August 4th blast. It was among the first nonprofits to launch an online crowdfunding appeal, opening with a target of £5,000 (about $6,876). By midnight on the first day the fund had already reached $1m. When the organisation called time on the appeal 10 months later, it had topped $9.2m.

Philanthropy Age
Philanthropy Age
Jan 01 2022
From London to Madrid, here is Beirut.

.. نحو ربع مليون " لبناني مغترب " يسجلون للمشاركة بـ انتخابات البرلمان اليكم سر اقبالهم

From London to Madrid, here is Beirut.

.. نحو ربع مليون " لبناني مغترب " يسجلون للمشاركة بـ انتخابات البرلمان اليكم سر اقبالهم

Al Jadeed Diaspora
Al Jadeed Diaspora
Dec 28 2021
How did local NGOs handle tens of millions in private donations after th...

Impact Lebanon is one the initiatives launched by the diaspora and that stood out in putting forth high standards for transparency tools (see box below).

How did local NGOs handle tens of millions in private donations after the Beirut explosion?

Impact Lebanon is one the initiatives launched by the diaspora and that stood out in putting forth high standards for transparency tools (see box below).

The platform chose to make its donations, to the tune of $9.2 million, to a total of 18 handpicked NGOs which received between $47,000 and $1.55 million depending on their projects, such as Beit el-Baraka, House of Christmas and Live Love Beirut, among other organizations.

L'Orient Today
L'Orient Today
Dec 21 2021
Après le 4 août, comment les ONG locales ont géré les dizaines de millio...

Fondée à la suite de la thaoura par des Libanais de Londres, Impact Lebanon est une plateforme qui rassemble aujourd’hui des membres de la diaspora du monde entier...

Après le 4 août, comment les ONG locales ont géré les dizaines de millions de dons privés

Fondée à la suite de la thaoura par des Libanais de Londres, Impact Lebanon est une plateforme qui rassemble aujourd’hui des membres de la diaspora du monde entier. Définie comme apolitique, elle œuvre depuis 2019 à la promotion de la transparence et de l’efficience dans la gouvernance libanaise.

L'Orient-Le Jour
L'Orient-Le Jour
Nov 17 2021
Vous hésitez à vous inscrire pour voter à l'étranger ? "Sawti" répond à ...

L'initiative fondée par l'ONG Impact Lebanon invite les Libanais de l'étranger à "préserver leur droit au vote" avant que le délai des inscriptions n'arrive à expiration le 20 novembre.

Vous hésitez à vous inscrire pour voter à l'étranger ? "Sawti" répond à vos questions

L'initiative fondée par l'ONG Impact Lebanon invite les Libanais de l'étranger à "préserver leur droit au vote" avant que le délai des inscriptions n'arrive à expiration le 20 novembre.

L'Orient-Le Jour
L'Orient-Le Jour
Mar 25 2021
The Initiative Helping To Restore 3,000 Doors And Windows In Blast-Damag...

As with other initiatives, Bebw’Shebbek relies heavily on donations. The founders say it has received more than $813,000 in donations so far. Impact Lebanon and th...

The Initiative Helping To Restore 3,000 Doors And Windows In Blast-Damaged Beirut

As with other initiatives, Bebw’Shebbek relies heavily on donations. The founders say it has received more than $813,000 in donations so far. Impact Lebanon and the Fondation de France donated $500,000 and $119,181 respectively, while $50,000 was donated by The Eduarte Courtot Foundation. Other donations and fundraisers include Art Auction Lebanon ($41,000), and the Opera Gallery ($13,000 and $37,000 in check).

Forbes Middle East
Forbes Middle East
Nov 23 2020
Emma Stone’s 2015 Oscars Gown Is Just One Star Lot In This Auction For B...

Following the sale, working in collaboration with Impact Lebanon and LIFE (Leba...

Emma Stone’s 2015 Oscars Gown Is Just One Star Lot In This Auction For Beirut

Following the sale, working in collaboration with Impact Lebanon and LIFE (Lebanese International Finance Executives), the proceeds will be shared between five charities: Nusaned, Beit El Baraka and Baytna Baytak, community-based organisations with a focus on shelter and rehabilitation for displaced families; Alfanar, an organisation which supports social entrepreneurs and small businesses; and The House of Christmas, which helps preserve and protect heritage buildings.

Vogue UK
Vogue UK
Oct 07 2020
Beyrouth vole en éclats, la diaspora vole à son secours

La somme recueillie par Impact Lebanon s’élève à ce jour à plus de 8 millions de dollars.

Beyrouth vole en éclats, la diaspora vole à son secours

La somme recueillie par Impact Lebanon s’élève à ce jour à plus de 8 millions de dollars.

L'Orient le Jour
L'Orient le Jour
Oct 01 2020
Meet The Lebanese People Who Raised Over $8 Million For Beirut Relief

During these tough times in Lebanon, most local NGOs and Lebanese in the diaspora have rushed to help people affected by the Beirut blast and the economic deterior...

Meet The Lebanese People Who Raised Over $8 Million For Beirut Relief

During these tough times in Lebanon, most local NGOs and Lebanese in the diaspora have rushed to help people affected by the Beirut blast and the economic deterioration. Among them is Impact Lebanon, an initiative incubator for driven Lebanese people around the world. It has been doing exceptional work in helping Lebanon and its capital get back on their feet.

The 961
The 961
Sep 22 2020
In conversation with Impact Lebanon | Interviews | womena®

Womena founder Elissa Freiha talks to Sibylle George and Raya Khayat, two of the founders of Impact Lebanon who are working on a voluntary basis to raise funds for...

In conversation with Impact Lebanon | Interviews | womena®

Womena founder Elissa Freiha talks to Sibylle George and Raya Khayat, two of the founders of Impact Lebanon who are working on a voluntary basis to raise funds for organizations and people affected by the Beirut blast.

womena®
womena®
Sep 19 2020
Lebanese concept store Dikkeni gives back through art, fashion

DUBAI: Founded in London, online concept store Dikkeni is home to a number of established and up-and-coming Lebanese artists, designers and creative talents who se...

Lebanese concept store Dikkeni gives back through art, fashion

DUBAI: Founded in London, online concept store Dikkeni is home to a number of established and up-and-coming Lebanese artists, designers and creative talents who sell their wares through the platform, which in turn ensures all net proceeds made from consumer purchases go directly to artists, brands and local NGOs.

Arab News
Arab News
Sep 16 2020
A Piece of Home That Never Leaves: The Lebanese Diaspora’s Role in Rebui...

The impact of the Beirut blast on August 4 hit every Lebanese person worldwide. There are approximately 4 million Lebanese living in the country, and the diaspora ...

A Piece of Home That Never Leaves: The Lebanese Diaspora’s Role in Rebuilding Beirut

The impact of the Beirut blast on August 4 hit every Lebanese person worldwide. There are approximately 4 million Lebanese living in the country, and the diaspora makes up 6 to 9 million. [...] The role of the diaspora has been quintessential, and above all, critical.

The Peace Building in Lebanon
The Peace Building in Lebanon
Sep 14 2020
Beirut blast aid faces an obstacle course in Lebanon

DUBAI: No sooner had the explosion of Aug. 4 devastated Beirut than the Lebanese diaspora came to their home country’s rescue. By the morning of Aug. 5, Impact Leb...

Beirut blast aid faces an obstacle course in Lebanon

DUBAI: No sooner had the explosion of Aug. 4 devastated Beirut than the Lebanese diaspora came to their home country’s rescue. By the morning of Aug. 5, Impact Lebanon, a non-profit based in London, had collected close to £1.5 million ($2 million).

Arab News
Arab News
Aug 15 2020
London-based Lebanese non-profit at forefront of Beirut fundraising

  • Following the Aug. 4 blast that rocked the capital, Lebanese citizens and residents — both in and outside of the country — immediately mobilized to help after ...

London-based Lebanese non-profit at forefront of Beirut fundraising

  • Following the Aug. 4 blast that rocked the capital, Lebanese citizens and residents — both in and outside of the country — immediately mobilized to help after it was evident that the government was not doing so
  • With an initial goal of raising £20,000 for disaster relief in medical and nutritional aid, the group has since raised more than £6 million

Arab News
Arab News
Aug 13 2020
After Beirut, grief and pain in the Australian Lebanese diaspora

Lebanese Australians are accustomed to bad news from Beirut, but last week’s explosion in the port brought a new kind of despair. Antoun Issa reflects on the weigh...

After Beirut, grief and pain in the Australian Lebanese diaspora

Lebanese Australians are accustomed to bad news from Beirut, but last week’s explosion in the port brought a new kind of despair. Antoun Issa reflects on the weight of Lebanon’s violent past in Australian families, and the struggle to offer practical help in the aftermath of the explosion, amid the country’s economic chaos and entrenched political corruption

The Guardian
The Guardian
Aug 12 2020
Beirut Explosion: How a WhatsApp group became an initiative to raise mil...

Captured live and seen by millions globally, the cataclysmic explosion of hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate in Beirut’s port on 4 August 2020 devastated Leban...

Beirut Explosion: How a WhatsApp group became an initiative to raise millions in aid

Captured live and seen by millions globally, the cataclysmic explosion of hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate in Beirut’s port on 4 August 2020 devastated Lebanon's capital city and caused a shockwave around the world, mobilising thousands in the vast Lebanese diaspora to rush to the aid of their homeland.

The New Arab
The New Arab
Aug 11 2020
How to Help Lebanon After Beirut Explosion

As the search for survivors continues, aid groups have mobilized to help the thousands of people wounded by the blast, and the hundreds of thousands of others who have been made homeless.

How to Help Lebanon After Beirut Explosion

As the search for survivors continues, aid groups have mobilized to help the thousands of people wounded by the blast, and the hundreds of thousands of others who have been made homeless.

The New York Times
The New York Times
Aug 11 2020
Madonna raises funds for victims of Beirut explosion

DUBAI: American singer and songwriter Madonna announced on Monday that she and her two children, David Banda and Mercy James, are hosting an art sale to support vi...

Madonna raises funds for victims of Beirut explosion

DUBAI: American singer and songwriter Madonna announced on Monday that she and her two children, David Banda and Mercy James, are hosting an art sale to support victims of the massive explosion that ripped through Beirut on Aug. 4, killing over 200 and injuring thousands.

Arab News
Arab News
Aug 08 2020
Purchase for a purpose: 6 companies supporting Lebanon

Following the deadly explosion that ripped through Beirut on Aug. 4,  which killed over 100 people and wounded thousands, a number of companies have decided to sup...

Purchase for a purpose: 6 companies supporting Lebanon

Following the deadly explosion that ripped through Beirut on Aug. 4,  which killed over 100 people and wounded thousands, a number of companies have decided to support those affected by the devastating blast by releasing products with proceeds from all sales being donated to various Lebanese charities.

Arab News
Arab News
Aug 07 2020
George and Amal Clooney to donate $100,000 to Lebanese charities

DUBAI: American actor George Clooney and his wife, Lebanese-British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, are donating $100,000 to Lebanese charities helping those lef...

George and Amal Clooney to donate $100,000 to Lebanese charities

DUBAI: American actor George Clooney and his wife, Lebanese-British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, are donating $100,000 to Lebanese charities helping those left homeless by the deadly explosion in Beirut.

Arab News
Arab News
Aug 07 2020
Beirut Explosions: How To Help Victims of Disaster in Lebanon

On Tuesday 4 August, Beirut, the capital of Lebanon

Beirut Explosions: How To Help Victims of Disaster in Lebanon

On Tuesday 4 August, Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, was left devastated by massive explosions at the city’s port. At least 100 people are currently known to have died and 4,000 people have been left injured from the blasts, which caused damage to streets within a radius of several kilometres.

The Independent
The Independent
Aug 06 2020
Here's How to Help Beirut

A blast ripped through Beirut on Tuesday, destroying part of the city and leaving more than 100 people dead, thousands injured and hundreds of thousands displaced....

Here's How to Help Beirut

A blast ripped through Beirut on Tuesday, destroying part of the city and leaving more than 100 people dead, thousands injured and hundreds of thousands displaced. Lebanese officials said the explosion was caused by the ignition of some 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, kept for six years in a warehouse at the port.

The Washington Post
The Washington Post