Lebanon

IIMSAM’S ambassador at large Mr. Rami El Attar contributes with concrete deeds during the holy month of Ramadan by a distribution of 30,000 meals in Beirut- Lebanon. Starting from 8 May till the end of Ramadan this month. Distribution was made possible by a conglomerate of entities and individuals amalgamated by AMB. El Attar. Amids the COVID-19 Pandemic world crises.

SELECTED PICTURES ABOVE OF THE PROVISIONS READY FOR DISTRIBUTION NOT ALL SHOWED IN PICTURES – 8 MAY 2020

STATEMENT MADE BY AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE MR. RAMI EL-ATTAR:

The distribution of these essential meals will be an ongoing initiative as an embedded campaign until the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. We expect to distribute starting today May 8th, the  first wave of meals of the 30k we are planning to distribute in Beirut to the needy population and others. The Holy Month of Ramadan gives us a chance to reflect on our lives and the need to help others who are not as lucky as we are. The COVID-19 Pandemic has shown us that life is fragile and that we are not as strong as we

think we are. The Pandemic has humbled all of us in a profound way forever. We must stand together against COVID19. We all need to do all we can to help those in need under the umbrella of IIMSAM. I want to thank the “Conglomerate” of various entities and individuals which has made possible the implementation of this exo-humanitarian activity that will approximately assist 4,500+ individuals in need in Beirut, my home country of Lebanon. We will be updating the distribution process during this latter part of May as the Holy Month of Ramadan 2020 comes to completion. I would have loved to be in Beirut during this period of distribution. However, unfortunately, I am unable to travel due to the Covid-19 travel-restrictions. Otherwise, I would be there on the ground with the team.

STATEMENT MADE BY IIMSAM SECRETARY-GENERAL REMIGIO MARADONA:

IIMSAM’S “Pro Bono,” Hon. Ambassador-At-Large Mr. Rami El-Attar noble initiative to support the efforts in the battle against COVID-19, particularly during this Holy Month of Ramadan. Amb. El-Attar was the second to initiate a humanitarian  activity in fighting Covid-19. On 22 March 2020. He distributed 2000 masks and gloves to civil society, philanthropic entities in Dubai. He was also the “Lone  Ranger” in distributing some of these items to individual pedestrians on the road in need of masks and gloves. My sincere gratitude to Ambassador El-Attar for this latest undertaking in his home country.