LGBT+ Lebanese Expats Organise Fundraising Event To ‘Rebuild Beirut With Pride’

A group of LGBT+ Lebanese expats and allies have set up an event to raise relief funds for those impacted by the recent Beirut blast.

The event will be taking place on Saturday August 22, kicking off at 6:30PM at the Bell Pub in Whitechapel. While the event will require social distancing, the evening will be packed with live performers, art and drag.

As ‘Gay Times’ report, all proceeds raised during the fundraiser will be donated to four selected local NGOs, including a campaign to help trans and non-binary residents impacted by the blast.

Founded and organised by Danny Nasr, the London-based gay Lebanese expat, he explains why he put this fundraiser together: “I wanted to do something that would not only make a difference in the lives of Beirutis who have been affected by the blast, but also bridge that gap to let Lebanese people know that no matter where are in the world, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them — especially our LGBTQ+ siblings.

“The queer community has a proud history of international solidarity, and we want to continue that tradition. This queer collective fund will allow us to reach the most vulnerable impacted by the crisis, with proceeds going to medical, food, housing and mental health support, as well as provide direct support to LGBTQ+ relief funds.”

If you’re interested in getting involved, Beirut with Pride are offering tickets to attend the event in-person or you can share your support over a virtual live stream. Due to the pandemic, the number of venue-based tickets are limited.

Whether you’d prefer to attend the Bell Pub in-person, go for the digital livestream, or don’t want to go at all, you can still support Beirut With Pride through the campaign’s fundraiser at their GoFundMe page.

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