Help Libya

Thousands are reported injured and dead as a result of the current turmoil in Libya. There is a signifi cant increase in the number of internally displaced personnel in several areas around the country. More than 230,000 persons have crossed into neighboring countries as of March 10. Thousands are still stuck on the borders without adequate resources, shelter or food. Health facilities inside Libya, particularly in the eastern part of the country, are overwhelmed by the increasing numbers of the wounded as a result of the recent intense fighting. Medical supplies are also running short. Food supplies, particularly food for infants, are running short as well.

Human Concern International (HCI) is now commencing its emergency operation to help the
vulnerable civilians inside Libya to cope with current tragic events. Convoys will be loaded with much needed relief supplies such as first aid and hygiene kits, blankets and shelters as well as food items, including wheat flour, canned food and baby milk. The items will be transported through the Salloum border crossing with Egypt on the Eastern part of Libya. The items are procured in Egypt, packaged and stored in containers and loaded onto Egyptian trucks by HCI’s team on the ground. The relief items’ final destination for the time being is the eastern part of the country pending access to other parts of the country. The transportation and the distribution of the relief items inside Libya will be in coordination with the Arab Medical Union’s personnel already deployed into the Eastern part of Libya.

Since the start of the crisis in Libya HCI has been working alongside its Tunisian partners to help the 120,000 refugees stranded on the Western borders of Libya with Tunis, providing them with much needed shelter and aid. HCI’s operation inside Libya will be supported through its operation in Egypt Tunisia and the Middle East.

Given the uncertainty around the conditions and needs inside Libya, and the volatility of the situation, HCI’s operation will be periodically updated to reflect the conditions and needs on the ground. Much more needs to be done, and there are very few funds available for us to expand our operation.

That is why we are making this special appeal for help.

To read more and see pictures of How HCI is helping Libya, Please click here.

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