On August 4, 2020, an explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, with hundreds dead and thousands injured and missing. Damage extends as far as six miles away.

Lutheran Disaster Response is in communication with ecumenical partners in Beirut, whose buildings were damaged, but staff members are safe. LDR is prepared to accompany them as they and their communities recover.

Be a part of the response:

Pray
Please pray for people who have been affected by the explosion in Beirut. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need.

Give
Thanks to generous donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters around the globe. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response (General Fund) will be used where they are most needed.

Connect
To learn more about the situation and the ELCA’s response:

• Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.

• Check the Lutheran Disaster Response blog.

• Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook, follow @ELCALDR on Twitter,and follow @ELCA_LDR on Instagram.

• Download the situation report and share as a PDF.