Tales of need and despair abound in Lebanon. The currency has lost 90-percent of its value since 2019, and more than 75-percent of the population lives in poverty. More Lebanon headlines here.
God Moves Amid Crisis and Despair in Lebanon
Pierre Houssney
Horizons International’s Public Outreach Reveals Spiritual Hunger in Lebanon
Decades of corruption and massive leadership failures in Lebanon led to an economic and political breakdown in 2019. Today, the country’s future remains in limbo.
Russian Invasion Blocks Ukrainian Wheat Exports to Lebanon; Horizons International Helps Ukraine In Its Time of Refugee Crisis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has cut off the supply of wheat to many countries in Africa and the Middle East. The Russians blockaded Ukrainian Black Sea ports, leaving last year’s wheat harvest to rot in warehouses.
Horizons International Helps Lebanese Christians Get Hired by U.S. Businesses
As Lebanon’s financial crisis worsens, people aren’t being paid enough to buy food. Even very educated men and women can’t get jobs that make enough money.
International Monetary Fund Reaches Agreement with Lebanon
On April 7, the International Monetary Fund reached an agreement with Lebanon for an economic reform plan. It could unlock $3 billion in funding over several years.
UN Envoy “Rapidly-failing State” Lebanon Failing Its People; Horizons International Visits Homes and Refugee Camps to Share the Love of Jesus Christ
Britain delivers a fresh blow to Lebanon, advising against all but essential travel to the crisis-worn nation. Last week, a United Nations envoy described Lebanon as “a rapidly-failing state.” He added that the Lebanese government is failing its people after seeing extreme poverty during a 12-day visit.
All Signs Point to Lebanon as a Failed State
The World Bank says Lebanon’s financial disaster is the worst since 1850. The country, which many have begun calling a failed state, needs help from the International Monetary Fund. But the government must start meeting again before a deal can be struck.
Newborn Left in Dumpster a Sign of Growing Desperation in Lebanon, Horizons International Steps In
Conditions are so bad in Lebanon right now that some parents decide death is better than life for their newborns.
Lebanon Chooses Billionaire Najib Mikati as Next Prime Minister
Protestors in Lebanon have been demanding new leadership who are removed from the political elite. Instead, Lebanon’s parliament has chosen a billionaire to be its next prime minister.
Church is in Desperate Need of Humanitarian and Ministry Aid as Iran Threat Increases and Lebanon Becomes ‘Unlivable’
Lebanon becomes “unlivable” and a top United States official says the country’s economic collapse is imminent.
Horizons International Continues to Aid Lebanon’s Churches in Bringing Hope amid Crisis
Lebanon struggles under the crushing weight of a seemingly endless financial crisis. The currency has lost 90 percent of its value, and many people struggle to buy food.
Lebanese Financial Crisis Worse than Civil War?
From 1975-1990, a civil war ravaged Lebanon. Pierre Houssney of Horizons International explains why Lebanon’s current financial crisis might be even worse. “Even though there was a lot of violence at that time, and there was a war going on, people actually had enough food to eat. […]
