Canada extends donation matching deadline to support urgent humanitarian needs in Lebanon to Nov. 17.

The Canadian government has extended the deadline for matching donations to support people in Lebanon from November 3 to November 17, amid urgent humanitarian needs due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers report that around 1.4 million people have been displaced since late September. Donations made to the Canadian Red Cross and Humanitarian Coalition will be matched up to $3 million each. The government hopes to encourage contributions during Lebanese Heritage Month.

November 03, 2024
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