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Entire families wiped out in Libya

The Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, ‘The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.’ (Hadith Al-Tirmidhi)

Over 10,000 people are missing after Storm Daniel tore through Libya on 11 September, triggering deadly flooding. More than 11,000 people have been confirmed dead, with the number expected to rise to over 20,000.

$100 - Emergency survival pack: Provide a Libyan family with blankets, mattresses, and food essentials.

Many of Libya’s eastern towns have been affected but in Bayda and Derna the devastation is cataclysmic. In the port city of Derna, home to 100,000 people, entire communities have been washed away after two dams collapsed. Over 7,000 people are confirmed dead and as many as 5,000 people are missing.

The humanitarian situation on the ground tragic. 25 percent of Derna has been destroyed, with buildings razed to the ground and entire neighbourhoods inaccessible. Survivors, desperate to hear news of their missing loved ones, are traumatised and angered by the slow pace of the relief effort.

Human Appeal’s response

In the wake of this horrific climate event, Human Appeal is standing by the people of Libya. Our partners are on the ground now in the eastern cities of Derna and Bayda working tirelessly to deliver lifesaving emergency aid to shattered families. We are also supporting thousands of children affected by the floods by providing nutritious milk.

You can help us to make a difference in Libya’s darkest hour now. By donating $100, you can provide a family with vital emergency aid, including food, water and medical aid.

Drawing on our experience of delivering aid in areas affected by climatic disaster, we are committed to saving lives and supporting the people of Libya.

All donations are Zakat-eligible and tax deductible.

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