The Story
August 4, 2020
Beirut — 6:07 in the evening
On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 in the evening, a catastrophic explosion devastated Beirut’s port and the neighborhoods around it.
What was lost
Thousands were injured. Homes were shattered, and essential infrastructure was destroyed.
This page gathers resources and context so we never forget — and so we can act.
How you can help
Your support funds emergency response, medical aid, and reconstruction efforts led by the Beirut Red Cross and the Beirut Elna NGO.