Charles Abi Assaf
Charles is an old civil defense volunteer living in Achrafieh. On August 4, 2020, he sustained a shoulder injury, and today he has mobility problems, but he cannot cover his treatment costs.
People with Disability
Sohak Zaghjanian
Isaac, a Syrian native born in 1957, lives in Bourj Hammoud and works in a machine shop. On August 4, 2020, he sustained a severe hand injury that resulted in a permanent disability. He cannot move his hand and he lost his job despite being his family’s breadwinner.
Ali Karim
On August 4, 2020, Ali was with his wife Mariam in their family home in Basta neighborhood of Beirut. He was injured by broken glass shards, causing a severe infection resulting in complete hearing loss. Due to his drastic economic conditions, Ali did not receive any treatment, and he currently needs a cochlear implant to
Ali Kinno
Ali Kenno is the concierge of a building in Gemmayze. On August 4, he lost his left eye and ear. Today he suffers from chronic dizziness.
Georges Ghoson
Georges is a retired insurance company employee. On August 4, 2020, he was injured in his home in Achrafieh. Today he suffers from difficulties walking and recurring vision loss; he uses a crutch to assist him in his movement. His loss was not just a physical one, he also lost his wife in the blast.
Mohamed Oral
Mohamed Oral, Lebanese, born in 1991, worked at a car repair shop, and at a parking lot in Gemmayze in the afternoon. On August 4, 2020, a friend asked him to drive him to Dawra; immediately, Mohamed hopped on his motorcycle with his friend behind him to drive him to where he was going. As
Sarkis Dakesian
Sarkis Dakesian, Lebanese born in 1980, is packaging business owner. On August 4, 2020, From his shop in Mar Mikhael, facing the port of Beirut, Sarkis watched the fire from 5:30 PM, until everything exploded. For the next 15 to 18 seconds he was flying everywhere; he was pushed seven meters into the shop, and
Mohamed El-Rayess
Mohamed Kamel El-Rayyes, a Lebanese born in 1993, specializing in car mechanics. On August 4, 2020, he was with both his parents at the Jeitawi Hospital. Suddenly the ceiling collapsed and glass windows shattered. He spent the next seven hours in pain before he could face the harsh reality. he lost vision in his right
Mohamed Dakdouki
Mohamed Dakdouki, Lebanese born in 1980. On August 4, he was working in a warehouse close to the explosion site in the port of Beirut. The second explosion pushed him to the ground and he went unconscious… About the challenges he faces: “after the leg amputation and the removal of my left eye, my right
Rita Ghattas
Rita Ghattas, Lebanese born in 1974, is a mom of two daughters. On August 4, she was in her house in Fassouh-Achrafiye, and she was walking in her kitchen to prepare a cup of coffee when the explosion hit Beirut. Rita was confused about what had happened, but after six hours, and after she underwent