Chinese Government provides USD 100,000 to Mercy Corps to support Beirut Port Explosion recovery of MSMEs in Lebanon in December 2020

$100K USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Mercy Corps
Country	Lebanon
Start Date	Dec 23, 2020
End Date	Oct 28, 2027
Duration	2,500 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`97958`

Grant Description

On December 23, 2020, the Chinese Government provided USD 100,000 to Mercy Corps to support the recovery of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the Beirut Port Explosion in August 2020.

This funding was part of the Lebanon Flash Appeal 2020 and targeted businesses in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.

Mercy Corps used the contribution within a broader gender-sensitive strategy aimed at strengthening the resilience of MSMEs and the economic and social structures critical for recovery. The program provided unconditional cash support to 28 businesses.

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