Fundraising Concert with Jahida Wehbe

This concert is the first step of a fundraising campaign to help develop sustainable, green, water and sanitation solutions for refugees and host communities in Lebanon.

Background
Over the past few months, several informal settlements hosting Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley were assessed. One of the major problems facing refugees is access to sanitation facilities and clean water. The majority of households have dug up holes next to their tents and used them as pits for their temporary latrines. This temporary solution is causing major environmental health hazards and personal hygiene and health problems. The waste is spreading to and polluting water tables. In turn, this polluted water is being used by refugees for washing; and in some cases for drinking.

Proposed Solution: Over the past six months, several participatory assessments and researched several alternative options that can address this problem which is increasing morbidity and health risks among refugees, were conducted. We have identified Ecosan Latrines– which turn waste into fertilizers and income, and/or bio-gas plants – and transform waste into energy for cooking, and increase access to clean water. This project will benefit the other refugees and host communities– increasing mutual interests, improving economic opportunities and reducing personal and environmental health risks.

The Funds
The money raised will cover the operational costs of Research and Development to design the technical solutions and conduct the necessary field assessments and stakeholder consultations.

Cost
50,000 LL

Tickets are sold at all Librarie Antoine branches.

For more information
03.432.642