QRCS Launches Initiative To Support Vulnerable Families In Lebanon

Doha: With funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and Lebanon's Ministry of Social Affairs have launched phase 2 of the“Road to Stability”, an initiative aimed at supporting the poorest Lebanese families affected by the recent war on Lebanon.

The overall purpose of the project is to enhance the financial stability of the most vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian families in Lebanon. Earlier, phase 1 had been completed for the benefit of Syrian refugee families in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

This newly launched phase, which focuses on the affected Lebanese families, is funded by QFFD and implemented in partnership with Lebanon's Ministry of Social Affairs.

The launch of phase 2 was held under the patronage of Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

In his keynote speech on behalf of QFFD, the Ambassador said,“This project comes at a time when Lebanon is experiencing critical circumstances, which entails lending a hand for the country to come through the recent crises and wars. The project's name indicates the importance of stability sought by all the Lebanese people, as well as Qatar's keenness to preserve it with unlimited support, for Lebanon to further pursue progress and recovery.”

Lebanon's Minister of Social Affairs H E Haneen Al-Sayed stated,“I would like to express my deep appreciation to QRCS, which has always been committed to professional and dignity-respecting humanitarianism. We owe a debt of gratitude to QFFD and the government and people of Qatar for this significant contribution, which is a testimony to the humanitarian, social, economic, and developmental ties between our two nations”.

Mohamed Ahmed Al-Beshri, Assistant Secretary-General for Communication and Fundraising at QRCS, commented,“This project is not just a technical intervention or financial support. It is a true manifestation of our humanitarian and fraternal responsibility towards the families who suffer from harsh living conditions. Human dignity is indivisible. Standing up for the most vulnerable people is a moral duty underlying our institutional endeavours.”

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