Solidarity with the People of Beirut Our Chamber as Strategic Partner at 5th HAEE

Solidarity with the People of Beirut

On August 4th 2020, Beirut port was shocked with an unprecedented and horrific explosion that left hundreds of Lebanese dead, thousands injured, while causing billions of US$ in damages to infrastructure. This crime was condemned by the global community and many countries and organizations came to the aid of the people.

Few weeks ago, our Chamber called upon our members and non-members alike, to unite efforts in easing the pain and the ordeal of the people of Beirut, by coming forward in providing medical or other form of assistance. With this letter, we would like to express our profound gratitude to all those companies and individuals who responded to our call for action and sent medical supplies and financial support to the Greek delegation of Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde) who work feverishly on the grounds in Beirut.

Our medical and financial assistance will be channelled via MdM to the Rafiq Hariri University Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital and many other hospitals in Beirut that are currently bearing the brunt of the crisis – the treatment, care and pain relief of the injured Lebanese.

As the deadly explosion wreaked havoc in the capital and destroyed or heavily damaged the perimeter of the port of Beirut, we call upon all organizations and companies in Greece to join the Beirut campaign and continue to provide assistance (medical, building material or otherwise) to MdM or other organizations in the field to ensure that the aid will reach those in need. Our hearts go to the Lebanese people and to the City of Lights – Beirut. Lebanon will persevere!