Samidoun Network

salam to all

we worked with these people and filmed them. Half of them are friends of mine

or friends of friends.They are doing a great job... not only through distributing food

and medical aid but also by entertaining children and making sure they are in a safe

and healthy environment. Samidoun need as much help as possible.

All the people working with them are of course volunteers leaving their lives

and jobs to help. they don't expect or think to be paid but they want your donations

to be able to buy very needs. last time i spoke to one of the psychiatrist working

and playing with children she told me they don;t even have the means to buy toys

and crayons for the kids...

Please read doc, donate and circulate

Kat and Chri

Katia Saleh

Producer

Native Voice Films

www.nativevoicefilms.com

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Gathering of Lebanese AND PALESTINIAN NGOs for relief

SAMIDOUN

(STEADFAST)

Proposal of emergency and relief needs

Beirut – 21 July 2006

Brief on the situation

The conflict started on Wednesday 12 July 2006 and by the next day the military escalation reached a critical level. In fact, the infrastructure of the country was heavily destroyed and lots of areas were cut off from each other in addition to the fact that Israel imposed an embargo on Lebanon cutting it from the rest of the world. The damages to date are as follows: Beirut airport installations have been demolished together with the three other airports, ports and radars in Lebanon have been bombed, most of the bridges and highways connecting main cities have been also hit and rendered unusable, the roads to Syria have been bombed and thus making it very hazardous to cross. All these led to the fact that today Lebanon has been cut off from the world and the most direct consequence being that no aids, rescues, food, medication, fuel and equipment can reach us from outside. Thus, Lebanon has to rely on internal resources and supplies.

To date, on the human level, there are 307 dead, at least 800 wounded and half a million displaced. These figures are a compilation from Lebanese governmental and UN sources. In addition to that and based on the newspapers it is estimated that Lebanon has lost 3.3 billion dollars of economical losses.

Background information on the gathering of Lebanese NGOs for Relief

This document represents the work carried out by the largest relief gathering of NGOs in the country. The gathering is constituted of three main groups with a total of forty Lebanese NGOs from all over the country (please find a comprehensive list of these NGOs and the groups in Annex IV). Around two hundred volunteers are also involved and the number is increasing on a daily basis. We should note that these volunteers are working ten hours per day on average and they are using their own cellular mobiles, cars and other personal resources.

These NGOs were already on the ground on the first day of the Israeli aggression and they are coordinating and providing immediate relief and emergency services and activities on a daily basis and these include:

• relief and emergency activities,
• medical aid and prevention,
• psychological support,
• provision of information on the situation,
• coordination with the relief actors,
• surveys and needs assessment,
• purchase and distribution of food and medical supplies,
• fundraising in and outside Lebanon.

Target populations and areas

The gathering is providing services to around 15, 000 refugees residing in 38 schools in the areas of greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon. It is worth noting that these figures are varying on daily basis as new refugees are coming to Beirut everyday. Also, an additional school is being opened everyday in order to host the new refugees.

List of needs

Based on the surveys and needs assessments carried out in the 38 schools and updated on daily basis, it has been noted that the most urgent needs are those related to the following:

• accommodation of the refugees in the schools
• Great lack and in some cases inexistence of mattresses and blankets,
• Sheets,
• Sanitary equipments (inexistence of showers),
• Hygienic materials,
• Food
• Medications, Medical supplies and equipments
• Cutlery
• Clothing
• Fuel

Based on our daily work with the refugees we have estimated the cost of 5$ per person per day covering basic needs of food, water and excluding medications, clothing, accommodation, fuel and transportation expenses.

It is worth noting that given the lack of facilities at the schools (kitchens) and the lack of water, gas and electricity we are providing the refugees with food items that do not need to be cooked such as cans (meat, fish and beans), bread, milk, tea, water. We are however planning to start a hot food unit in each school. This would require kitchen utensils and equipment which would contribute in reducing the costs of food per person per day. This provision has already started in five schools.

Health sector: the refugees are suffering from the lack of showers in their respective schools and this is resulting in a poor hygiene and some persons and mostly children and old people are starting to suffer from skin diseases.

Ten health / medical teams are on duty. These include volunteers from different universities and NGOs.

Budget

This budget is based on the lists of different needs (Annexes I, II, III) and on the following indicators:

• The family unit is composed five members
• Expected Population: 15 000 persons
• Duration: 30 days

Food	15000 x $5 x 30dys		$1, 350 000
Mattresses	7500 pers x $20		$150 000
Hygienic items	15000 / 5 (family unit) x $10		$30 000
Other consumables	15000 / 5 (family unit) x $30		$90 000
Medicinal drugs	15000 / 5 (family unit) x $75		$225,000
Medical supplies	15000 / 5 (family unit) x $35		$105,000
Medical equipments	15000 / 5 (family unit) x $35		$105,000
Total			$2, 055, 000
Running costs 7%			$143,850
Gross Total			$2,198,850

Bank Account details

Please find below the bank details to which you may
transfer your donations for the relief work:

SWIFT code: BLFSLBBX
Banque Libano – Francaise
AGENCE MAAMARI
HAMRA – LIBAN
Beneficiary Name: AL-LEQAA
Beneficiary Account: 905157.88

Annexes

Annex I

The needs identified to date are as follows:

FOOD ITEMS Rice
Sugar
Salt
Lens	Cans
Chickpeas	Cans
Corn	Cans
Beans	Cans
Pasta packs
Tomato paste
Vegetable oil
Cheese
Full fat milk
Children’s milk	Infants and children
Tea
Water
Bread

Annex II

Accommodation and Hygienic items & supplies
Mattresses Blankets Floor mats Water buckets Sweeper Scraper Dust pans Plastic water containers Plastic containers Plastic food plates Plastic water buckets Plastic spoons Plastic cups Paper tissues	Bath sponges Hair brushes Toilet paper Soap Shampoo Detergents Dish washing powder Dish washing sponges Bath sponges Towel medium size Tooth brush tooth paste Paper tissues Antiseptics Cleaning powder Bin bags

Annex III

- Medications, medical supplies and equipments

Medications		Unit		Quantity
acetylsalicylic acid, tab 300 mg		tab		15,000
aluminium hydroxide, tab 500 mg		tab		5,000
benzyl benzoate, lotion 25%		bottle 1 litre		5
chlorhexidine (5%)		bottle 1 litre		5
ferrous sulfate + folic acid, tab 200 + 0.25 mg		tab		10,000
gentian violet, powder		25 g		20
mebendazole, tab 100 mg		tab		2,500
ORS (oral rehydration salts)		sachet for 1 litre		1,000
paracetamol, tab 100 mg		tab		10,000
Ibuprofen		tab		5,000
Paracetamol syrup for Children		bottle 200 ml		10,000
Anaesthetics
lidocaine, inj 1%		20 ml/vial		25
Analgesics
morphine inj 10 mg/ml		1 ml/ampoule		25
Anti-allergics
hydrocortisone powder 100 mg			100 mg powder for inj in vial	25
prednisolone, tab 5 mg			tab	50
epinephrine (adrenaline)				50
Cetrizine			tab	50
Antidotes
naloxone inj 0.4 mg/ml			1 ml/ampoule	10
Anticonvulsants/anti-epileptics
diazepam, inj 5 mg/ml			2 ml/ampoule	100
phenobarbital tab 50 mg			tab	500
Carbamazepine			tab	500
Valproic Acid			tab	500
Phenytoin			tab	500
Anti-infective drugs
amoxicillin, tab 250 mg			scored tab	1,500
doxycycline, tab 100 mg			caps or tab	1,000
metronidazole, tab 250 mg			tab	1,000
nystatin, non-coated tab			100,000 IU/tab	500
nystatin vaginal tab			100,000 IU/tab	500
Amoxicillin/Clavulinate 1 g			tab	500
Cefadroxil			tab	500
Gatfloxacin			tab	500
Ciprofloxacin 400 mg			tab	500
Fluconazole			tab	500
Cardiovascular drugs
methyldopa, 250 mg			tab	250
hydralazine, inj 20 mg			ampoule	10
Amiodarone			tab	250
Baby Aspirine			tab	1,000
Isosorbide dinitrate			tab	500
Clopidogrel			tab	250
Antihypertensive
Atenolol			tab	500
captopril			tab	500
Propranolol			tab	500
Diltiazem			tab	500
Bisoprolol			tab	500
valsartan			tab	500
Ramipril			tab	500
Diabetic Medications
Rosiglitazone	tab			250
Metformin	tab			500
Glibenclamide	tab			500
Insulin NPH	vial			1,000
Dermatological drugs
polyvidone iodine 10%, sol.	200 ml bottle			5
silver sulfadiazine cream 1%	50 g. tube			15
Diuretics
furosemide, inj 10 mg/ml	2 ml/ampoule			10
hydrochlorothiazide, tab	25 mg tab			100
Gastrointestinal drugs
promethazine, tab 25 mg	tab			250
promethazine, inj 25 mg/ml	2 ml/ampoule			25
atropine, inj 1 mg/ml	1 ml/ampoule			25
Ranitidine	tab			250
Bisacodyl	tab			250
Omeprazole	tab			250
Metoclopramide	tab			250
Oxytocics
oxytocin inj 10 IU / ml	1 ml ampoule			100
Psychotherapeutic drugs
chlorpromazine, inj 25 mg/ml	2 ml/ampoule			10
Clonazepam	tab			50
drugs acting on Respiratory tract
salbutamol, tab 4 mg		tab		500
ipratropium bromide		tab		500
Beclomatasone		tab		250
Albuterol		tab		250
Solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances
compound solution of sodium lactate (Ringer’s lactate), inj sol., with giving set and needle	500 ml/bag			100
glucose, inj sol. 5%, with giving set and needle	500 ml/bag			50
glucose, inj sol. 50%	50 ml/vial			10
water for injection	10 ml/plastic vial			1,000
OTHER
Levothyroxine	tab			250
Simvastalin	tab			100
Fenofibrate	tab			100
antitussive syrup for children	200 ml bottle			250
Antitussive syrup for adults	200 ml bottle			250

Medical supplies and equipments

Equipment	Unit	Quantity
gallipot, stainless steel, 100 ml	unit	5
kidney dish, stainless steel, approximately 26 x 14 cm	unit	5
dressing set (3 instruments + box)11	unit	10
dressing tray, stainless steel, approximately 30 x 15 x 3 cm	unit	5
drum for compresses with lateral clips 15 cm H, diam. 15 cm	unit	10
foldable jerrycan, 20 litres	unit	5
forceps Kocher, no teeth, 12–14 cm	unit	10
plastic bottle, 1 litre	unit	15
syringe Luer, disposable, 10 ml	unit	5
plastic bottle, 125 ml	unit	5
scissors straight/blunt, 12–14 cm	unit	10
apron, utility plastic reusable	unit	1
clinical stethoscope, dual cup	unit	2
obstetrical stethoscope (metal)	unit	1
sheeting, plastic PVC clear 90 cm x 180 cm	unit	1
sphygmomanometer (adult)	unit	2
razor non disposable	unit	1
scale for adult	unit	1
scale, hanging, 25 kg x 100 g (Salter type) + trousers	unit	2
tape measure (cm/mm)	unit	3
tape measure, mid-upper arm circumference, MUAC	unit	5
towel HUCK, 430 mm x 500 mm	unit	1
drum for compresses, lateral ellipses H: 10 cm, diam. 15 cm	unit	1
otoscope + set of reusable paediatric specula	unit	1
tourniquet	unit	1
dressing tray, stainless steel, approximately 30 x 20 x 3 cm	unit	1
kidney dish, stainless steel, approximately 26 x 14 cm	unit	1
scissors straight/blunt, 12/14 cm	unit	1
abscess/suture set (7 instruments + box)	unit	1
dressing set (3 instruments + box)	unit	3
supplies	Unit	Quantity
absorbent cotton wool	kg	5
Adhesive tape 2.5 cm x 5 m	roll	150
bar of soap (100–200 g)	bar	50
elastic bandage 7.5 cm x 5m	unit	100
gauze bandage with selvedge 7.5 cm x 5 m	roll	1,000
gauze compresses 10 x 10 cm, 12 ply	unit	2,500
thermometer, Celsius, clinical, flat type	unit	30
glove, examination, latex pre-powdered non sterile, disposable	unit	500
needle Luer IV, disposable 19G (diam. 1.1 mm x 38 mm)	unit	500
needle Luer IM, disposable, 21G (diam. 0.8 mm x 40 mm)	unit	1,000
needle Luer SC, disposable 25G (diam. 0.5 mm x 16 mm)	unit	50
syringe Luer, resterilizable, nylon, 2 ml (diam. 0.9 x 90 mm)26	unit	10
syringe Luer, resterilizable, nylon, 5 ml	unit	50
syringe Luer, resterilizable, nylon, 10 ml	unit	20
syringe Luer, disposable, 2 ml	unit	200
syringe Luer, disposable, 5 ml	unit	250
syringe Luer, disposable, 10 ml	unit	100
syringe Luer conical connector (for feeding), 60 ml	unit	10
surgical gloves sterile and resterilizable no. 6.5	pair	25
surgical gloves sterile and resterilizable no. 7.5	pair	75
surgical gloves sterile and resterilizable no. 8.5	pair	25
safety box for disposal of used syringes and needles	unit	10
glove, examination, latex non sterile large	unit	50
glove, examination, latex non sterile medium	unit	50
glove, examination, latex non sterile small	unit	50
suture, synthetic absorbable, braided, 70cm metric size	units	72
surgical blade (surgical knives) no.22 for handle no. 4	unit	25
razor blade	unit	50
tongue depressor (wooden, disposable)	unit	50
gauze roll 90 m x 0.90 m	roll	2
gauze compresses, 10 x 10 cm, 12 ply, sterile	unit	500
Gauze roll	roll	300
Gauze bandage 5cm	roll	300
Gauze bandage 7.5 cm	roll	300
Gauze bandage 10 cm	roll	300
Rectangular bandage	roll	300
Elastic bandage 5 cm	roll	300
Elastic bandage 7.5 cm	roll	300
Elastic bandage 10 cm	roll	300
Plastic adhesive 2.5 cm	roll	300
Plastic adhesive 5 cm	roll	300
Plastic adhesive 7.5 cm	roll	300
Plastic adhesive 10 cm	roll	300
Paper tape 2.5 cm	roll	300
Paper tape 5 cm	roll	300
Savlon gallon 5 liters	gallon	150
Eau oxygene 5 liters	gallon	150
Betadine 5 liters	gallon	150
Vaseline gauze	sheet	150
Latex gloves	box	100
Ointment for burns	tube	200
Handy plast	box	200
Neomycin ointment	tube	200
Ice bags	bag	200
Thermometers	unit	100

Annex IV

The list of Lebanese and Palestinian NGOs of the Samidoun Network:

Samidoun Network	Arab NGO for Network for Development (ANND)
	Beirut DC
	Helem
	Lebanese Association for Active Learning
	Coordination Committee for NGOs working in the Palestinian Community in Lebanon
	Green Line Association
	Sawa Group
	Lebanese Union for the Disabled
	ATTAC Lebanon
	AJIAL Community Center
	PF – Youth
	Palestinian Cultural Clubs (American University of Beirut-AUB- Lebanese American University-LAU- Beirut Arab University, Lebanese University)
	No Frontiers (AUB)
	Pablo Neruda Group (LAU)
	Independent Left Group (LAU - Byblos)
	AUB Women’s Rights Club
	Leftist Assembly for Change
	AL-LEQAA
	People’s Health Movement

Annex V

		SAMIDOUN
		EMERGENCY RELIEF NETWORK
		Friday 21-07-2006
#	id #	School Name	people
1	1001	Madame Beayneh- مدام بعيني	770
2	1002	Fakhreddine / Borj Abi Haydar- ثانوية فخردين	200
3	1003	Khaliyyeh Saudiyyeh الخلية السعودية	172
4	1004	Zahya Ayyoub زاهية ايوب	177
5	1005	Maari School مدرسة المعري	250
6	1006	HIRIJJ beirut حرج بيروت	800
7	1007	Rass el Nabeh School 1st for girls راس النبع الاولى للبنات	175
8	1008	Koliyyat fonoon كلية الفنون	255
9	1009	Mar Sawarios مار ساوريوس	370
10	1010	BBS المعمدانية	450
11	1011	Reneh Moawad -Ramlel Zareef رمل الظريف رينيه معوض	550
12	1012	Ibin Roushod ابن رشد	135
13	1013	Al Irshad الارشاد	384
14	1014	Amlyeh High School العاملية	670
15	1015	Fakhreddine nwayri فخر الدين النويري	360
16	1016	Amlyet For girls العملية للبنات	506
17	1017	Basta Fawqa School For boys البسطة الفوقى للبنين	350
18	1018	Rasselnabeh 2nd moukhtalata راس النبع الثانية المختلطة	150
19	1019	Maari School 2 (Palace) المعري القصر
20	1020	Raml el Zaidanieyeh رمل الزيدانية	68
21	1021	Hassan Khaled (hawd el willayah)	360
22	1022	Al Mostaqbal Official/ AlBanat 1 (official)	760
23	1023	Madina Theatre مسرح المدينة	61
24	1024	Sanayie حديقة الصنائع	350
25	1025	Mazraa school-- المزرعة	225
26	1026	Sarolla Building	14
27	1027	CIS	450
28	1028	Amn 3am (Old)	25
29	1029	Karm Zeitoun	285
30	1030	Al-Nasirah	110
31	1031	Rmeil	150
32	1032	Karantina	65
33	1033	St. Louis	380
34	1034	Baabdat	124
35	1035	Besancon	377
36	1036	Mar sassine	24
37	1037	Ecole Technique Saint Joseph	110
38	1038	Salma el Sayegh	300
		TOTAL	10962