Multi-party initiative unites leading aid organizations to deliver life-saving relief to Lebanese civilians TORONTO , April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada for Lebanon (CFL) today announces its official launch as a coordinated humanitarian initiative dedicated to delivering urgent, dignified aid to communities in crisis throughout Lebanon. CFL bridges together a group of trusted domestic and international partners, including the Canadian Red Cross , Lebanese Food Bank, American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), GlobalMedic, Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC), Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) , and Days for Girls. Together, this network mobilizes critical supplies across food security, medical aid, and essential resources - ensuring they reach the most vulnerable populations with speed, accountability, and care. Founded by philanthropist and community leader Abbis Mahmoud , Canada for Lebanon was established in direct response to a persistent gap in the ...