District 2452 Responds
Welcome to Rotary District 2452. We deeply appreciate your intention to support our humanitarian efforts. Our district urgently needs assistance to provide immediate survival essentials such as shelter, food, basic nutrition, and medical care to Palestine (Gaza), and Lebanon. Over 2 million refugees in these areas are desperately seeking shelter and basic necessities.
To address these critical needs, we have established a district-administered fund aimed at meeting both immediate and intermediate requirements. Your generous contributions will enable us to respond swiftly and effectively to this humanitarian crisis.
We are committed to ensuring that your financial support is utilized meaningfully. Our ultimate goal is to leverage these funds for Rotary Foundation Global Grants, which will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Your support is not just a donation; it is a lifeline for those in desperate need. Together, we can make a significant difference and bring hope to countless lives. Thank you for standing with us in this crucial mission.
The immediate needs being addressed include:
- Health Services: Urgent funding is needed for drugs, medical supplies, and essential items, including emergency care, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases.
- Food Security: The conflict has worsened food insecurity in Gaza and Lebanon, with many facing severe shortages. Humanitarian aid is vital for food packages and distribution. While the World Food Programme (WFP) provides food to hundreds of thousands, the need exceeds supply.
- Shelter: Many homes are destroyed or damaged, leaving millions displaced and in need of temporary shelter. Efforts focus on providing safe, secure living conditions for them.
- Basic Utilities: Fuel is urgently needed for hospital generators, critical services, and water and sanitation facilities to prevent disease spread.
These efforts are aimed at addressing the immediate survival needs of the affected populations and stabilizing the situation to pave the way for longer-term recovery and development initiatives.
District Humanitarian Fund | Lebanon Crisis Fund | LA Cedars Club & Foundation |
To address these critical needs, we have established a District-administered fund aimed at meeting both immediate and intermediate requirements. Your generous contributions will enable us to respond swiftly and effectively to this humanitarian crisis. Check below for more information. | Our 36 Rotary and 28 Rotaract clubs in Lebanon have taken immediate action to alleviate the hardships of those who are severely affected by this conflict. At least 400 members have been mobilised and are working tirelessly on the ground to provide shelter, food and basic medicines to the 1.4 million refugees. | Based in Los Angeles this Rotary club encompasses Lebanese Diaspora. They have set up an Emergency Relief Fund and collect US tax deductible Donations. They directly support our Rotary Clubs in Lebanon. |
District Humanitarian Fund
To address these critical needs, we have established a district-administered fund aimed at meeting both immediate and intermediate requirements. Your generous contributions will enable us to respond swiftly and effectively to this humanitarian crisis.
We are addressing the needs both for Gaza and Lebanon and we need your support with:
- Direct financial support (we will privately convey our banking details)
- District grants from Donor Districts
- DDF transfer to our own DDF
- Support in our related global grants
