Toyota Motor Corporation and Community Jameel recently completed the handover of eight brand-new vehicles to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Lebanon. The gift of the eight Toyota vehicles, which will be used to support the IRC’s team of humanitarian aid workers in Lebanon, strengthens their mission to support refugees and vulnerable communities in the country.
Boustany United Machineries Company (BUMC), the exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Lebanon, will serve as the on-the-ground service provider for the eight vehicles as they are put to use across Lebanon in support of the IRC’s humanitarian programs.
The IRC has been working in Lebanon since 2012, providing emergency aid, education, and protection to refugees, in addition to emergency economic assistance to those affected by the 2020 explosion in Beirut.
Matias Meier, country director for the IRC in Lebanon, said: “One year on from the Beirut explosion that displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes, the needs of vulnerable communities remain dire. Weakened health facilities are still struggling from the impact of COVID-19 and the economy is still under collapse, with one million people living under the poverty line. Lebanon urgently needs support from the international community more than ever, and this partnership with Community Jameel and Toyota comes at a crucial moment. The contribution of these vehicles will have a direct and tangible impact on our team’s operations and their mission to reach the people of Lebanon with life-saving services.”