CAFOD turns to recovery phase in the Middle East
While the ceasefire holds in the Middle East, CAFOD is continuing its
relief effort in Lebanon by supporting families as they try to settle
back in their homes and get on with their daily lives.
CAFOD's partner, Caritas Lebanon, is providing a range of basic needs, such as food parcels and schooling equipment, to 4000 families affected by the recent conflict. Caritas Lebanon will also provide tuition and registration fees for children to restart school.
Colette Fearon, CAFOD's Regional Manager for Asia and the Middle East said, "While the fighting may have stopped, people are still suffering from the effects of the war.
"When the bombing started many had to flee their homes with nothing and now they are returning to nothing. Many have found their homes and businesses damaged or destroyed and they are unable to support themselves and their families. Caritas Lebanon will ensure they have food to eat and that their children can return to school."
Another priority for CAFOD's partner is helping people regain their livelihoods so they can support their families. Caritas Lebanon is providing grants to 4000 farmers and 500 fishermen to buy essential equipment that was destroyed during the conflict.
A further 500 small businesses will also receive support to reopen and restart work in areas such as handicrafts, mechanics, electronics and workshops. Although Caritas Lebanon will not be directly involved in rebuilding destroyed homes, it does have plans to support 500 families in repairing minor damage to their houses.
During the month-long conflict, Caritas Lebanon worked tirelessly to help people from all communities and the organisation now plans to build on this by assisting communities of different faiths in the recovery phase.
Tim Aldred, CAFOD's humanitarian co-ordinator, said, "It is our hope that working in this way may be a symbol of co-operation between different communities at a potentially sensitive time."
CAFOD has pledged £325,000 to its partners in the Middle East, including Caritas Lebanon. CAFOD supporters can donate through their local parish or by calling 0500 858 885.
Claire Kirk
Useful URL : http://www.cafod.org.uk
CAFOD's partner, Caritas Lebanon, is providing a range of basic needs, such as food parcels and schooling equipment, to 4000 families affected by the recent conflict. Caritas Lebanon will also provide tuition and registration fees for children to restart school.
Colette Fearon, CAFOD's Regional Manager for Asia and the Middle East said, "While the fighting may have stopped, people are still suffering from the effects of the war.
"When the bombing started many had to flee their homes with nothing and now they are returning to nothing. Many have found their homes and businesses damaged or destroyed and they are unable to support themselves and their families. Caritas Lebanon will ensure they have food to eat and that their children can return to school."
Another priority for CAFOD's partner is helping people regain their livelihoods so they can support their families. Caritas Lebanon is providing grants to 4000 farmers and 500 fishermen to buy essential equipment that was destroyed during the conflict.
A further 500 small businesses will also receive support to reopen and restart work in areas such as handicrafts, mechanics, electronics and workshops. Although Caritas Lebanon will not be directly involved in rebuilding destroyed homes, it does have plans to support 500 families in repairing minor damage to their houses.
During the month-long conflict, Caritas Lebanon worked tirelessly to help people from all communities and the organisation now plans to build on this by assisting communities of different faiths in the recovery phase.
Tim Aldred, CAFOD's humanitarian co-ordinator, said, "It is our hope that working in this way may be a symbol of co-operation between different communities at a potentially sensitive time."
CAFOD has pledged £325,000 to its partners in the Middle East, including Caritas Lebanon. CAFOD supporters can donate through their local parish or by calling 0500 858 885.
Claire Kirk
Useful URL : http://www.cafod.org.uk
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