Embrace Relief and USA for UNHCR have launched a partnership to make a significant impact in Lebanon, where more than a million people have been displaced over the past year. Together, they are launching a project to support vulnerable displaced and refugee families with Zakat. The recent wave of conflict in Lebanon has had devastating consequences. An estimated 1.2 million people have been affected — families torn apart, communities uprooted and futures placed indefinitely on hold. Displaced by violence and instability, many vulnerable people now face overwhelming uncertainty about how to secure their basic needs. Many families now struggle to survive in deteriorating conditions. Among those affected are women, children, the elderly and people with medical conditions. The humanitarian need is immense, and countless families require immediate and sustained support.
Embrace Relief and USA for UNHCR are taking a critical step toward addressing urgent needs while respecting the dignity and autonomy of those affected.
This project will directly support 200 of the most vulnerable families in Lebanon at this critical time. Families will be supported on a regular basis with Zakat, empowering them to meet their most immediate needs, including items such as food, medicine, healthcare services, clothing or shelter-related items.
The partnership signals a longer-term commitment between Embrace Relief and USA for UNHCR to respond to humanitarian needs in Lebanon and across the globe. By combining Embrace Relief’s community-based approach with UNHCR’s global reach and expertise, the two organizations are poised to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions in some of the world’s most challenging contexts.
“Embrace Relief’s generous support highlights the impact that faith-based partnerships can have in humanitarian work,” shares Suzanne Ehlers, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR. “Through our collaboration, we’re bringing hope and tools to refugees and displaced individuals in Lebanon – empowering them to rebuild their lives and look towards a brighter future.”
“Embrace Relief’s mission has always centered on supporting individuals who are in need, recognizing the inherent dignity of every person,” says Celil Yaka, Embrace Relief CEO. “In this spirit, our core values align closely with UNHCR, the global leader dedicated to protecting and assisting refugees around the world. As we enter into this meaningful, long-term partnership with UNHCR, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to jointly create positive, lasting impacts on the lives of individuals whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastation and tragedy of conflict.”
At a time when the world faces multiple, overlapping humanitarian crises, partners like Embrace Relief offer a beacon of hope. Rooted in empathy and grounded in expertise, this collaboration is delivering real solutions — solutions that not only address urgent needs but uphold the dignity of every individual.
About Embrace Relief
Embrace Relief is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering humanitarian aid and disaster relief to vulnerable communities around the world. Through collaboration with volunteers and partners, the organization addresses both immediate crises and long-term systemic challenges. Its work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and spans a wide range of focus areas — from emergency relief and health initiatives to clean water access and education.
Embrace Relief’s mission is to deliver research-based, sustainable solutions that provide both immediate relief and lasting improvements to individuals and communities facing chronic hardship. Embrace Relief’s vision is one of comprehensive development — a belief that real change comes from empowering individuals and communities to take control of their futures through dignified, effective and sustainable interventions.
About USA for UNHCR
USA for UNHCR is a leading nonprofit organization that supports the UN Refugee Agency in its mission to protect and assist refugees and displaced people worldwide. USA for UNHCR partners with US-based organizations and partners to support UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in raising awareness and mobilizing resources needed to provide lifesaving aid, including emergency relief during crises, long-term support like education and healthcare and helping refugees rebuild their lives safely.
