For The Children Of Lebanon - The Zahra Trust Canada

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Urgent · Lebanon Appeal

For the children of Lebanon.

Lebanon is facing its worst displacement crisis in a generation. Over 325,000 people have been pushed from their homes this month alone, and children are among the hardest hit.

Hospitals are running out of fuel and medicine, schools sit empty, and families with young children are sleeping in unheated collective shelters.

Every gift is sent directly to The Zahra Trust's partners on the ground for food parcels, medicine, winter clothing, shelter kits and trauma care for children.

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325k+
Displaced this month
2,985
Families reached
400k+
Children out of school
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On the ground in Lebanon

Standing with the children of Lebanon

Children across Lebanon are living through displacement, disrupted schooling and conditions no child should face. Families are sheltering through another winter with young children, often without heating, enough food, or access to basic medical care.

The Zahra Trust delivers food parcels, hygiene kits and emergency cash for families with children; funds hospital partnerships for pediatric, maternal and newborn care; and provides blankets, fuel and winter shelter kits where they're needed most.

Through our Psychological & Emotional Support Program, children find a safe space to grieve, speak and play again.

Ali, age 7, from Nabatieh, smiling in his school hoodie in front of a classroom wall
A story from the field

Healing the heart of a young orphan

One day, Ali stopped being the loud child full of confidence.

Ali is seven years old and lives in Nabatieh, Lebanon. After losing his father at a young age, he struggled with grief deepened by the trauma of displacement. Anxiety took hold: trembling hands, sudden outbursts, and long silences replaced the confidence he once had at school and at home.

That changed when Ali joined The Zahra Trust's Psychological & Emotional Support Program. Through regular sessions focused on emotional healing, communication and rebuilding self-confidence, he was given a safe space to express his feelings and begin to recover. Over time, Ali started smiling again, joining group activities, and sharing stories about his father for the first time.

“My child is smiling and communicating freely for the first time in years. He regained his childhood through these sessions. Thank you for giving us hope again.”

— Ali's mother

Where your gift goes

90.5¢
of every $1 funds programs
100%
Khums compliant
13
countries served
876k+
lives impacted

Frequently asked questions

Where do my donations go?

Every gift is sent directly to The Zahra Trust's own teams and trusted local partners delivering food, medicine, shelter and winter aid on the ground.

What does The Zahra Trust do for children in Lebanon?

Food parcels, infant formula, emergency medical treatment, emergency shelter, and psychological and emotional support, alongside programs that help families rebuild for the long term.

How urgent is the situation for children in Lebanon?

An estimated 400,000 children remain out of school altogether in Lebanon due to long-standing economic and structural crises, while nearly 100,000 more face immediate disruption or can't return to classrooms because of recent conflict, displacement and damaged school buildings.

Do you have Ijaza to collect Khums?

Yes. The Zahra Trust holds Ijaza to collect and distribute Khums in accordance with Islamic guidance.

Can I fundraise on behalf of The Zahra Trust?

Yes. Get in touch with our team and we'll support you with everything you need to fundraise for the children of Lebanon.

Stand with the children of Lebanon tonight

Every gift, whether for food, medicine, shelter or trauma care, is sent directly to The Zahra Trust's partners on the ground. Your support helps displaced children and their families survive the crisis and rebuild their lives.