The video campaign asking for donations was met with a lot of criticism on social media, with people accusing the popular nightclub of using the crises in the country as leverage.
Due to blows from the events of October 2019 (arguably before), and after witnessing a dire economic and health crisis compounded by the August 4th explosion, The Grand Factory is now looking for financial support to reach a goal of $250,000 to rebuild their community. It is unclear what this money will be used for exactly — whether it is just for repairing the physical damage sustained by the August 4 blast or if it is for other projects.
Considering that this comes amid the most dreadful living and economic conditions for most Lebanese, some people believe that their donation campaign is not a priority in comparison to other crises. Here is a sample of some of the backlash received:
the grandfactory are doing a fundraising website for you to donate to “save one of beirut’s most prominent landmarks”
Before you guys donate just wana make sure you know Dalia Jumblat is a shareholder #pic.twitter.com/KyQeimajIW
People are dying from poverty in Lebanon, while others are sharing stories to donate to grand factory! Please be wise when donating. https://t.co/P4BpJ7j3aQ
Please tag people/tweeps who have a small business under this tweet (and their business social media) so I can create a thread of all tweeps that run small businesses to support ( you know…instead if Grand Factory…)
Very mixed feelings about Grand Factory asking for money, I was once a partner in nightlife lifestyle and I know how much money they make: – is their money devaluated and stuck in banks? – some partner are extremely rich, do they have fresh $? How about reinvesting? (1/2)
