{"id":771849,"date":"2026-03-10T10:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=771849"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:35:16","slug":"8-things-you-can-do-instead-of-posting-romanticized-content-about-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/771849\/8-things-you-can-do-instead-of-posting-romanticized-content-about-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Can Do Instead of Posting Romanticized Content About Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>When shit hits the fan, there will always be platforms that decide that this is the best time to post aesthetic content about Lebanon instead of using their platform to share useful resources. With nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2026\/03\/1167098#:~:text=By%20Daniel%20Johnson%20in%20Geneva,said%2C%20citing%20the%20Lebanese%20authorities.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">700,000 people displaced<\/a> from their homes, we don&#8217;t think this is the perfect time to romanticize <em>your version<\/em> of Lebanon that won&#8217;t ruin your feeds.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Here are 8 things you can do instead of posting romanticized content about Lebanon that are ACTUALLY useful. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-donate-to-initiatives-working-on-the-ground\">1. Donate to initiatives working on the ground<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Many grassroots initiatives are actively providing food, shelter, medical aid, and basic necessities to displaced families. Donations help them respond quickly and reach communities that urgently need support.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Even the smallest contribution could make a huge difference. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/771625\/20-initiatives-collecting-donations-for-forcibly-displaced-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25+ initiatives<\/a> you can donate to.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVdctcmjD5f\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-volunteer-at-a-nearby-shelter-for-the-displaced\">2. Volunteer at a nearby shelter for the displaced<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Many shelters hosting displaced families rely on volunteers to keep things running. You can help distribute meals, organize donations, assist with logistics, or support children and elderly residents. Even a few hours of your time can make a meaningful difference for people who have been forced to leave their homes.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>If you want to volunteer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/771704\/heres-where-you-can-volunteer-to-support-the-forcibly-displaced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this compilation<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVgGGMsDErR\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-don-t-share-romanticized-bs\">3. Don&#8217;t share romanticized BS<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>If you&#8217;re not going to share donation links, useful resources, or informative content that could potentially save someone&#8217;s life, then we&#8217;d rather you not post anything at all. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>We don&#8217;t want to see your aesthetic videos of summers in Batroun, nights out in Beirut, or mountain hikes in Chouf with &#8220;Li Beirut&#8221; playing in the background. Not when our people are sleeping on the streets. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-share-helpful-resources\">4. Share helpful resources<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>So many initiatives are sharing donation drives, available housing and shelters, emergency hotlines, and verified aid efforts. Reposting this information on your social media can help it reach people who urgently need support or those looking for ways to help.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Even a simple share can connect someone to shelter, food, or critical assistance. We promise it won&#8217;t ruin your aesthetic.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVnzWAMjI4I\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-help-by-crowdfunding-for-initiatives\">5. Help by crowdfunding for initiatives<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>If you can&#8217;t donate, you can also start a small crowdfunding effort for initiatives struggling to keep up with emergency relief. Reach out to friends, post on social media, and encourage others in your network to contribute whatever they can. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Even small amounts, when pooled together, can help organizations provide food, shelter, and urgent support to those in need.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-support-local-businesses-helping-relief-efforts\">6. <strong>Support local businesses helping relief efforts<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Many restaurants, shops, and social enterprises are providing free meals, supplies, or fundraising for displaced families. Ordering from them, promoting them, or contributing to their campaigns can directly strengthen community-led aid.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-talk-about-mental-health-support\">7. Talk about mental health support<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Displacement and war are deeply traumatic. Donate to or volunteer with organizations providing counseling, trauma support, and safe spaces for children and adults alike. You can also share helpful resources that guide people on coping strategies, mental health hotlines, online support groups, and tips for managing stress and anxiety during crises.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVsyDXKDDEd\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-avoid-spewing-unnecessary-hate\">8. Avoid spewing unnecessary hate<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>During crises, anger and frustration are natural, but lashing out online or spreading hate doesn\u2019t help anyone. 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