Becky was compassionate, caring and committed to humanitarian causes across the globe. From Bahrain, to Iraq, to Libya, Sub-Saharan Africa and most recently Lebanon. She worked hard to make the world a kinder, fairer, safer and more stable place.

Becky worked at the UK embassy in Beirut, to improve the lives of refugees in Lebanon and marginalized Lebanese communities. She sought to help vulnerable communities become more peaceful and resilient.

On December 16, 2017, 30-year-old Becky was killed in Beirut.

This morning, everyone who knew Becky, or knew of her committed humanitarian work, came together at the St Elie Church in Kantari for a memorial service in her honor.

Towards the end of the service, UK Ambassador Hugo Shorter announced several initiatives in Becky’s honor to support the kind of work she had dedicated her life to: helping refugees and other vulnerable communities.

Becky’s family has set up a JustGiving page to raise funds for a foundation that will carry Becky’s name, and will support the communities Becky sought to help in her life. The foundation will focus on women’s empowerment and prevention of violence against women. You can donate to the fund here.

The ambassador also announced a yearly scholarship in Becky’s name, that will be awarded to a young Lebanese or Palestinian woman seeking to study in a field that would help further empower women in Lebanon, and prevent violence against them.

The alarming rise in violence against women in Lebanon, needs to be addressed more urgently and seriously by the authorities. It’s unacceptable that just a few weeks into 2018, many women have been murdered. Let’s hope all murderers are caught as quick as Becky’s, and that they spend the rest of their days behind bars.

Rest in Peace Becky, and thank you for leaving the world a bit better than than when you came into it.