Careem will match all donations made through the campaign.
-Customers can contribute through the Careem app in a number of ways, including direct donations, ordering from participating restaurants, purchasing Lebanese olive oil on Careem Quik, and sending money to Lebanon with zero fees through Careem Pay.
-Participating restaurants include The Good Bowl, Wrapped, Sofret Beirut, Oventine by Al Safadi, Al Safadi, and Manoushe Street, with AED 2 from every order donated to relief efforts.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April, 2026: Careem is launching ‘Seeds For Lebanon’ in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), expanding its humanitarian relief efforts beyond Gaza to support communities in Lebanon and matching every donation made through the initiative.
As Lebanon faces one of the gravest humanitarian crises in its recent history, Careem is making it possible for customers across the region to respond directly. Through the in-app “Donate” platform, contributions can be made in just a few taps, with 100% of funds directed to WFP’s emergency food assistance operations on the ground. On Careem Food, AED 2 from orders placed at participating restaurants, including The Good Bowl, Wrapped, Sofret Beirut, Oventine by Al Safadi, Al Safadi, and Manoushe Street, goes directly to relief efforts. Every purchase of Lebanese olive oil on Careem Quik sees 100% of profits donated to those in need. And for those sending money to family in Lebanon, Careem Pay is offering zero-fee transfers so that every dirham goes directly to the people who need it.
Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and Co-founder of Careem, commented: “What is happening in Lebanon is heartbreaking, and we feel a deep responsibility towards the people of our region. Through Seeds For Lebanon, we are making it as easy as possible for our customers, partners, and wider communities to contribute to those in need. By matching every donation, we hope to multiply the impact of every contribution made.”
“Families across Lebanon are enduring unspeakable suffering, struggling to survive and put food on the table. At moments like this, partnering with Careem is one of the most effective ways where people can help reach those in greatest need, turning generosity into immediate food assistance” said Bashar Al Hammami, Head of WFP Partnerships in UAE.
The campaign reflects Careem’s long-standing commitment to the people of this region. This year alone, the platform has shown what becomes possible when communities act together. Previous donation drives united thousands of customers, partners, and Careem colleagues to raise over AED 2.2 million for humanitarian relief, with nearly 47,500 food orders tied directly to the cause.
‘Seeds For Lebanon’ is now live across Careem platforms. Customers can donate directly through the Careem app.
About Careem:
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