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Lebanese Man Continues to Visit Childhood Dekkene in Dahye
The ongoing aggressions against Dahye have left the once buzzing suburb desolate after many of its residents were forcibly displaced. Despite the devastation, a young Lebanese man continues to visit his childhood dekkene to buy snacks.
Hasan Raad visits the small shop every day, having made a habit of buying his snacks there as a child. Although the shop’s owner is nowhere to be seen, Raad still makes sure to pay for his items for when they can finally return.
He captioned the video: “The psychological war our enemy is waging must be fought with steadfastness. We won’t let it affect our lives or weaken our will. We’ll exercise our natural right to life because Lebanon was created for life.”
If you enjoyed reading about this Lebanese man revisiting his childhood dekkene, you might want to check out 10 Things We Loved (and Miss) Doing in Dahye! We hope to see our beloved Dahye buzzing with life and laughter once again.
Want to support Lebanon but don’t know how? You can help the displaced with care packages:
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
Hot Meals & Necessities for Displaced People with Lebanese Impact Association
A local initiative supporting displaced families by securing basic necessities, including daily meals, clothing, and other essentials. 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
Daily Meals & Necessities for Displaced People with Sawamninjah
A local initiative supporting displaced families now settled in Tripoli by providing basic necessities, including daily meals, clothing, blankets, and more. 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
Menstrual Products for Displaced Families with Jeyetna
A local collective that fights menstrual poverty by distributing menstrual products and hygiene necessities for the displaced 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
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
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
Hot Meals & Necessities for Displaced People with Lebanese Impact Association
A local initiative supporting displaced families by securing basic necessities, including daily meals, clothing, and other essentials. 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
Daily Meals & Necessities for Displaced People with Sawamninjah
A local initiative supporting displaced families now settled in Tripoli by providing basic necessities, including daily meals, clothing, blankets, and more. 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
Menstrual Products for Displaced Families with Jeyetna
A local collective that fights menstrual poverty by distributing menstrual products and hygiene necessities for the displaced 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
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
There are also a number of local initiatives that are collecting donations. You can check them out here! There are also many different ways you can help.
Here’s a guide that breaks down everything you should know about donating blood in Lebanon.
