Lebanon
The crisis in Syria has had a profound humanitarian, socio-economic and political impact on Lebanon.
Our CEO on the Ground in Lebanon
OVERVIEW
With just under 1 million registered Syrian refugees in a country of 4 million inhabitants, Lebanon has the world’s highest number of refugees per capita.
The country is in the grip of a severe economic crisis. This manifests into depleted savings, growing debt and increased difficulty in accessing income. Poverty and food insecurity levels are high, with 30% of people living below the poverty line. Among Syrian refugees, this situation is particularly acute - 76% live below the poverty line.
Food Aid
Across Lebanon, 1.4 million people are experiencing incredibly high levels of food insecurity. Nearly half of the countries population struggles with hunger. 1.5 million refugees of Syrian origin are currently living in Lebanon, with limited access to support.
Through our Seasonal and Food Aid projects, we reached around 17,000 people with locally sourced food parcels. The standard food parcel may include rice, cooking oil, lentils, tomato paste, pasta, sugar, chickpeas and tinned meat/fish. During Eid al-Adha, we distribute vouchers for clothing to children, orphans and families in need.
Education
School closures in Lebanon have pushed Lebanese and Syrian children to the brink. The country plays host to over 500,000 school-aged Syrian refugees who are at severe risk if they aren't able to receive quality education opportunities.
We provide access to education for hundreds of refugee children between 8 and 14 in Lebanon. Our programmes focus on Arabic, Mathematics, English, Sciences and Geography.
Thanks to years of experience around the world, we prioritise psychosocial support programmes, resilience and critical thinking in our approach to education. Our projects have helped to developed children's innovation and creativity skills through computer, applied science and robotics laboratories.
Child Welfare and Family Welfare
Lebanon’s economy is in a critical condition due to compounded crises. Through our Child and Family Welfare programme, we support thousands of people through cash grants. Amid skyrocketing poverty, this is crucial in boosting resilience and helping families access the basics.
Our team is on the ground in Lebanon visiting one of our psychosocial support centres for women and children. The centre provides high-quality support to Syrian refugees suffering from severe psychological trauma.
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