The country of Lebanon is no stranger to crisis. Eighteen years of civil/regional wars plus thirty years of foreign occupation have crippled the government and destroyed much of the country’s infrastructure. Decades of corruption have led to a sharp devaluation of the local currency. Soaring unemployment and political instability are driving more and more families below the poverty line every day. The COVID-19 crisis and the explosion in 2020 that devastated downtown Beirut have only compounded the desperation of the situation in Lebanon.

If that was not enough, today, Lebanon hosts the highest population of refugees per capita of any country in the world. These families have fled war and violence looking for shelter and basic provisions. The effects of the ongoing refugee crisis only deepen the pain and suffering in Lebanon. Both, Lebanese and refugee families are experiencing significant hardships. For many, despair overshadows their lives.

Heart for Lebanon comes alongside families living in despair by helping meet physical needs, providing access to education, and building authentic relationships that allow us to introduce them to the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. More people are turning to Christ in the Middle East today than at any time in history and Heart for Lebanon is strategically placed to see where God is working and to join Him in making disciples.

Prayer Request:

Pray for the families and refugees in Lebanon that they will find peace in Jesus Christ.