“There are casualties everywhere”
On the 4th August, the world witnessed a true disaster in Beirut that has caused mass damage, destruction and loss of life.
This blast in Lebanon is a national and global tragedy with the latest death toll at 135 with around 5,000 wounded and over 300,000 made homeless. Most sources ascribe the blast to over 2,700 tonnes of chemicals which caught fire after being wrongfully stored at the major port in Beirut.
The economic costs of the blasts to a country which has already been crippled by a recession and the effects of Covid related lockdowns is estimated by the Governor of Beirut to be between $10-15bn. The future for many citizens of Beirut looks far from positive with economic tensions in the country resulting in protests earlier this year.
Following the horrific tragedy, Imam Adam Kelwick decided to travel to Beirut to help provide support, aid and help to the people of Beirut.
Journey So Far – Please Support His JustGiving Page For The People Of Lebanon Here
Another emergency family food pack distribution.www.justgiving.com/LebanonExplosion[SHARE]
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
This is one example of thousands of homes which have been destroyed in Beirut.This Christian family said that they have seen solidarity and support from all people of all backgrounds for the clean up efforts like never before ❤www.justgiving.com/LebanonExplosion [SHARE]
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Why are so many people sharing conspiracy theory videos about who caused the #Beirut explosion?The people of #Lebanon…
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
This is one example of thousands of homes which have been destroyed in Beirut.This Christian family said that they have seen solidarity and support from all people of all backgrounds for the clean up efforts like never before ❤www.justgiving.com/LebanonExplosion [SHARE]
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Another emergency family food pack distribution.www.justgiving.com/LebanonExplosion[SHARE]
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The man who went up the minaret to look at the fire in the port.The fact that Ziad is still alive is nothing short of…
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Update from Beirut.Preparing the next batch of emergency food packs for door to door distributions.These cost £25 for each family.justgiving.com/LebanonExplosion
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Devastating!Some of the damage we have witnessed from the #Beirut explosion.We're on our way now to prepare some…
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Beirut needs your help now!Share this video with everyone you know!www.justgiving.com/LebanonExplosion[SHARE]
Posted by Adam Kelwick on Monday, August 10, 2020
If I’m honest, the only thing I want to say right now is help us help the victims of this.https://t.co/rPCjvwnBO1
[SHARE] pic.twitter.com/UIGCs6zUw2— Adam Kelwick (@adamkelwick) August 10, 2020
Allahu Akbar!
We’re in Istanbul airport about to catch our connecting flight to #Beirut and we’ve already hit our team target of £50,000!!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who’s supported and shared!
I’m honoured to be travelling with such a great team… pic.twitter.com/TPAyPFtu0j
— Adam Kelwick (@adamkelwick) August 9, 2020
Huge thank you to my beloved Mum who made me this face mask which doesn’t just make me look like a fashionable ninja, but it is also very comfortable and covers my beard.
Love you Mum ❤ Keep me in your prayers and I’ll see you when I get back from Lebanon, in sha Allah. pic.twitter.com/eFJQmSFpbi
— Adam Kelwick (@adamkelwick) August 9, 2020
