The Italian Cooperation provides a contribution of 5.75 million euros to WFP and UNHCR for cash assistance programs benefiting vulnerable Lebanese and refugees
Lebanon is currently affected by multiple crises which are deteriorating the social fabric amid rising poverty, hyperinflation, loss of jobs, rising food insecurity, and communal tensions. The Italian Cooperation has increased funding for social assistance interventions to alleviate the impact of the crises in affected communities through cash transfer programs. The financial contribution of 2,875,000 […]
Read moreConclusion of the operation “CEDARS Emergency”. Mission completed in Lebanon for the Italian Soldiers
“The humanitarian defense operation ‘Cedars Emergency’ was a further sign of the strong bond between Italy and Lebanon and of the fraternal closeness to the Lebanese people” this is the comment by Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini at the end of the 75 days of the Italian military and humanitarian mission following the emergency resulting from […]
Read moreMission to Beirut of the Italian task Force “Unite 4Heritage”
The Italian Task Force “Unite for Heritage”, specialized in the protection of cultural heritage in emergencies worldwide, arrived two days ago in Beirut. The availability of the Task Force has been offered by the Italian Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini to his homologue, caretaker Minister Mortada, in order to contribute to the preservation of the […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Prof. Giuseppe Conte (8 September 2020)
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Prof. Giuseppe CONTE, paid an official visit to Lebanon where he met the President of the Republic, Gen. Michel Aoun, the President of the National Assembly, Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, and Prime Minister Designate, Mustafa Adib. President Conte also met with representatives of the […]
Read moreArrival of Italian ship “Capucine” carrying on board 10 firefighting vehicles
This morning, the Italian commercial ship “Capucine” arrived to the Port of Beirut, carrying on board 10 firefighting vehicles, equipment for 50 firefighters and food products. A donation by the Municipality of Florence in Italy and its Fire Department to the Fire Department of the Municipality of Beirut. Among the authorities receiving the ship “Capucine”, […]
Read moreVisit of Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini to Lebanon (24 August 2020)
Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini visited Beirut Monday to discuss the implementation of Italy’s Cedar initiative which aims at offering medical and humanitarian support to the Lebanese following the explosion and the significant rise of coronavirus cases Lebanon is witnessing. “After the accident that struck the country, the humanitarian relief operation “Emergenza Cedri” is another […]
Read moreArrival of the Italian Navy Ship “San Giusto” to the Port of Beirut
On the initiative of the Minister of Defense, Hon. Lorenzo Guerini, the “Emergenza Cedri” (Cedars’ Emergency) operation, a medical and humanitarian support mission, was launched following the explosion of 4 August in the port of Beirut. In this context, last night the San Giusto ship arrived at the port of Beirut, which left 5 days […]
Read moreItalian Grants to the Lebanese Red Cross
Today, the Government of Italy through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) signed and disbursed a grant for 726.000,00 Euro to the Lebanese Red Cross. The Lebanese Red Cross is the entity entrusted with the transport of Covid-19 cases and is one of the main actors on the ground providing medical emergency services and […]
Read moreItaly contributes to UNRWA Syria regional crisis emergency appeal in Lebanon
Yesterday, Ambassador of Italy in Lebanon Nicoletta Bombardiere, and the Director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Affairs in Lebanon, Claudio Cordone, signed an agreement for an additional contribution of EUR 1 million to the 2020 UNRWA Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal in Lebanon from the […]
Read moreThe Government of Italy provides support to UNICEF Lebanon for its Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC)
The Government of Italy reaffirmed its commitment to the most vulnerable children living in Lebanon by providing UNICEF with a humanitarian aid of USD 3,5 million. This important funding will enable UNICEF to meet the critical humanitarian needs of children and women in support of the joint education and child protection programmes. Italy has been […]
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