It has been one year since the catastrophic blast that took place in Beirut, Lebanon on one of the busiest ports in the Eastern Mediterranean; an event that claimed lives and homes, leaving the city's devastated residents to pick up the pieces. A testament to the resilience and spirit of Beirut's citizens, they came together to rebuild communities, help those in need and share messages of hope. A year on, Lebanese celebrities, designers and influencers are once again sharing messages of hope to those struggling with the aftermath of the tragedy, demonstrating that although time has passed, the world will never forget about the events of 4 August 2020 and will continue to campaign for justice.
Couturier Zuhair Murad shared "A year after the tragedy that shook an entire city, broke families apart and shattered innumerable dreams, our thoughts are with Beirut." Karen Wazen, whose sister Andrea's atelier was destroyed in the blast, wrote "The heart of every Lebanese is still broken. I ask you please to remember the families of the victims of the explosion in your prayers... we will never give up on seeking justice!". Designer Sandra Mansour also shared an emotional message on social media, saying "To victims, may your souls rest in peace. To survivors, may your hearts continue to heal. To Beirut, may you be born again."
Zuhair Murad
Karen Wazen
Tony Ward
Jessica Kahawaty
Charbel Zoe
Yara
Lana El Sahely
Nancy Ajram
Sandra Mansour
Rabih Kayrouz
Nadine Nassib Njeim
Nathalie Fanj
L'Atelier Nawbar
Nadine Labaki
Haifa Wehbe
