Key findings from the 4th of August Beirut blast:
- Physical damages: US$ 3.8-4.6 billion, with housing and culture sectors most severely affected.
- Losses in economic flows: US$ 2.9-3.5 billion, with housing being the most hit followed by transport and port and culture.
- Priority recovery and reconstruction needs: US$ 1.8-2.2 billion, with transport sector needs being the highest followed by culture and housing.
Source: The summary report of the Beirut Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment that took place in Beirut, Lebanon, between August 5 and 31, 2020. Prepared by the World Bank Group in cooperation with the European Union and the United Nations.

In response, The Family of Saint Sharbel, USA launched a new Fundraising Campaign on GoFundMe: “Help Beirut Heal”. The Family is asking for your support to fulfill our mission to help these people in a difficult moment of crisis.
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Please visit “Help Beirut Heal” page and show your support. No amount is too little.

​Survivors of the August 4th Beirut blast are in dire need of food, medicine, hygiene and cleaning material. They also need support in fixing their damaged residences. The explosion left over 200 people dead, over 6,500 injured and around 300,000 displaced.

In response, The Family of Saint Sharbel in Lebanon and the US launched a new Fundraising Campaign on GoFundMe Charity: “Help Beirut Heal”.  The Family is asking for your support to fulfill our mission to help these people in a difficult moment of crisis.

Please visit “Help Beirut Heal” page  and show your support. No amount is too little.