Jordan Bolger Instagram – “TALK ABOUT LEBANON”
Designed, produced by the people of Beirut for the people of Beirut.
Because we want the world not to forget and to keep talking about Lebanon.
All proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will go to @LiveLoveBeirut an established NGO helping in reconstruction of impoverished areas affected by the explosion.
To buy the shirt, or read more about this project, Go to @sharifakhaoui bio or talkaboutlebanon.co.uk
Initiative by: @sharifakhaoui
Illustrator: @raphaellemacaron
Graphic Designer: @talasafie
Production: @ss.silkscreen
NGO: @livelovebeirut
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On August 4th 2020 an explosion of unprecedented magnitude ripped through the battered Lebanese capital, Beirut. 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate, fifteen tons of fireworks, and jugs of kerosene were improperly stored in Beirut’s port and caused one of biggest explosion in Modern history.
In 60 seconds
7000 people were injured
90,000 homes were destroyed
300,000 people were made homeless
And more than 200 people died and many are still missing.
This tragedy of unimaginable scale was the result of years of negligence, corruption, and clientelism on the part of the Lebanese ruling elite. Once again a traumatized population had to pick up the pieces and once again the government was nowhere to be found.
Beirut is on its knees. Its people and especially its youth trying each in their own way to contribute to its survival.
Several grass roots organizations, civil society groups and individuals took it upon themselves to clean the streets, help the injured, feed the needy and house the homeless. But the needs are huge and they need your support. | Posted on 07/Nov/2020 02:57:17
