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Lebanese Barber Uplifts Displaced Families with Free Haircuts
In the midst of turmoil, a Lebanese barber from Zrarieh, South Lebanon is offering a much-needed sense of comfort to families displaced by war. Reda Mroueh has been visiting shelters housing displaced families to provide free haircuts.
Apart from providing a sense of normalcy amidst the war and hardships of forced displacement, his visits have been filling shelters with joy and relief.
In a recent video, he stressed that the upkeep of personal hygiene, especially hair, is very important for the prevention of the spread of diseases in close quarters, among other health issues like lice.
Mroueh calls on fellow barbers who would like to join his initiatives as he visits shelters filled with displaced families. If you want to support his efforts, you can reach out to him via Direct Message on his Instagram.
His efforts serve as a source of comfort for the displaced, demonstrating that even during difficult times, small gestures can make a big difference.
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If you want to support those affected by the war in Lebanon, here are a few care package options:
Hot Meals & Hygiene Packages with Nation Station
Born in the aftermath of the port explosion of August 4, 2020, Nation Station is a community kitchen that is delivering hundreds of meals a day, as well as psychological assistance, to the displaced in Lebanon. Each package is $20, but you can give more by adding multiple packages to your cart. Simply choose how many packages you’d like to provide before checkout.
$20
Medication & Baby Formula for Displaced with Sayadila Yantafidoon
A group of independent pharmacists that are providing free medications and baby formula to displaced families around Lebanon. Each package is $20, but you can give more by adding multiple packages to your cart. Simply choose how many packages you’d like to provide before checkout.
$20
Food & Support for the Mount Lebanon Dog Shelter
A dog shelter that is saving pets and stray animals trapped under the bombardment, providing shelter, medical care, and relocation. Each package is $20, but you can give more by adding multiple packages to your cart. Simply choose how many packages you’d like to provide before checkout.
$20
Hot Meals & Hygiene Packages with Nation Station
Born in the aftermath of the port explosion of August 4, 2020, Nation Station is a community kitchen that is delivering hundreds of meals a day, as well as psychological assistance, to the displaced in Lebanon. Each package is $20, but you can give more by adding multiple packages to your cart. Simply choose how many packages you’d like to provide before checkout.
$20
Medication & Baby Formula for Displaced with Sayadila Yantafidoon
A group of independent pharmacists that are providing free medications and baby formula to displaced families around Lebanon. Each package is $20, but you can give more by adding multiple packages to your cart. Simply choose how many packages you’d like to provide before checkout.
$20
Food & Support for the Mount Lebanon Dog Shelter
A dog shelter that is saving pets and stray animals trapped under the bombardment, providing shelter, medical care, and relocation. Each package is $20, but you can give more by adding multiple packages to your cart. Simply choose how many packages you’d like to provide before checkout.
$20
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