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Dec 2020
30m 36s

EPISODE 33 - Impact Lebanon - From Donat...

Nicolas Dahan
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Impact Lebanon is a non-profit grassroots organisation that raised millions to help Lebanon's recovery. Sibylle George, one of the co-founders, tells us the story of how it happened, what they are funding and what is next. 
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