Support for Crisis in Lebanon

Thank you for your support of this project, I’m writing to share some updates on ActionAid’s work in Lebanon.

Lebanon is currently grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and mass displacement. The situation is particularly dire in areas like Jeb Janine in the Bekaa region and Beirut, where vulnerable populations, including refugees fleeing violence from the South, are in urgent need of assistance. These displaced individuals, many of whom have taken refuge in collective shelters, face daily challenges related to access to basic needs such as food, water, hygiene, and shelter. As the situation evolves, and continues to disrupt the lives of many, ActionAid and its local partner organizations are stepping in to provide vital support to those in need.

In response to the escalating crisis, we have launched a comprehensive emergency relief effort that focuses on providing immediate aid to vulnerable families, with particular attention to women and girls. Key actions include rapid needs assessments, distribution of essential supplies like mattresses, blankets, pillows, food baskets, and dignity kits, as well as psychosocial support services. This plan specifically targets displaced individuals in three collective shelters in Tripoli, Northern Lebanon, and in Beirut, ensuring that families in need receive food, water, sleeping supplies, and hygiene items, and is uniquely designed to remain flexible and adaptable, adjusting as the situation evolves to meet the ever-changing needs on the ground in real time.

Looking ahead, ActionAid and our partners will continue to address both the immediate and long-term needs of displaced individuals in Lebanon. Our plans include continuing the provision of essential items, expanding psychosocial support services, and increasing partnerships with other local and international organizations to maximize resources and resource allocation.

In times of extreme crisis, especially those that change day-to-day, your support is integral to our efforts to create a flexible, needs-based approach to humanitarian response that is both timely and effective. Thank you for standing in solidarity with the people of Lebanon during this critical time.