diaspora

Fund Transfers 2023: An Unconvincing Figure of $6.4 Billion

Lebanon ranked third in 2023 for diaspora fund transfers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Egypt led with transfers totaling $24.2 billion, followed by Morocco at $12.1 billion. Nevertheless, Lebanon surpassed the West Bank ($4.9 billion) and the Gaza Strip ($3.8 billion). As officially recorded, funds sent to Lebanon amounted to ...

Anxiety, Solidarity, and Powerlessness: Lebanese Diaspora Reacts to Israeli Airstrikes

The recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, especially in the south and in Beirut, have stirred deep emotions within the Lebanese diaspora. Present in many countries worldwide, Lebanese expatriates are anxiously monitoring the escalating tensions and violence in their homeland. As they witness this new crisis gripping Lebanon, they voice not only ...