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HELP LEBANON
Where and When It is Most Needed
Our Name
What’s in a name? Our name is in Latin and has two meanings: Branches of Olive and wrappings or to cover. The former is a nod to a peace offering and the latter a desire to protect and shelter, very much like a security blanket.
Our amazing team of volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
Our History
Velamentis is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization born from a long tradition of philanthropy, starting with our Founder’s service in the Lebanese Red Cross as a first aid volunteer and ambulance driver. Grown from a tradition of donations to multiple organizations and direct gifts to people in need,
Velamentis organizes and expands this effort by an inclusive mindset to provide direct aid, with as few intermediaries as possible.
Our Mission
At this time, our efforts are focused on Lebanon in its time of tragic distress. We provide in-kind goods to the people of Lebanon in their time of need. We focus on ensuring that the donated goods get to the people that need them the most.
Utilizing local knowledge from our community in Lebanon, we harness US based resources as a 501c3 organization to provide relief that makes a long-term impact.
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BEIRUT PORT EXPLOSION
“In that moment I feared for my life and my mother’s life. All I could think was: it’s okay, it’s okay, I’m still alive.”
On August 4th 2020, a large explosion at the port of Beirut left hundreds dead, thousands injured. and hundreds of thousands without shelter in the already suffering country of Lebanon. This explosion was deemed one of the largest in history, barring nuclear events. The blast was so large that it was felt over 10 km away and left behind a crater over 400 ft in diameter.
Investigative reports revealed that some 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate caught fire in a warehouse incident causing the blast.
VELAMENTIS was born from a reaction to this event, from a desire to help the people of Lebanon and to reduce the risk of another such tragedy happening again, whether in Lebanon or anywhere else.