Lebanon
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Humanitarian Context
Lebanon is grappling with a protracted political, financial, and socio-economic crisis since 2019, exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic, the Beirut explosion of the 4th of August 2020, electricity short cuts, and lifting of fuel prices. The country remains at the forefront of the Syrian humanitarian crises, hosting the highest number of displaced per capita in the world, with an estimated 1.5 million Syrians refugees, including 844.000 registered with UNHCRiii.
The unprecedent sequence of cumulative events are further worsening livelihood opportunities and basic services and has dragged more than half of the Lebanese population below the poverty line, while nine out of ten Syrians live in extreme poverty.iv
As a result, food and nutrition security is compromised among Syrians and Lebanese. Data of 2021 reveals that around 1.3 million Lebanese citizens and 750.000 Syrian refugees are food insecurev. In addition, 7% of children were found stunned, and 41% affected by anemiavi, also 200.000 of children are affected by some form of malnutrition and 94% of young children do not have acceptable dietsvii. A spike in acute malnutrition rates is expected as the situation continues to deteriorate in Lebanon.
Syrian refugees are still struggling to access basic water, sanitation, and hygiene, indeed 23% of them still do not have a water source available on their premisesviii. Public water and wastewater operators across the country have been severely affected by the economic crises, as well as the Lebanese household purchasing capacity to access hygiene itemsix.
OUR MISSION
We as Action Against Hunger that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger through advocacy and programming in Lebanon.
We provide development support and humanitarian response with years of experience in hard to reach urban and rural areas, delivering WASH. Emergency and Nutrition services, and fostering self-reliance of vulnerable communities bolstering food security and livelihoods opportunities.
We are experienced in negotiating access in complex environments, while ensuring the provision of high-quality service delivery in a timely and efficient manner.
Lebanon
managed by
Action againts Hunger Spain
launch date
2006
areas of intervention
Beeka, South Lebanon, Beirut
137.174
beneficiaries
65.253
Males
71.920
Females
214
humanitarians
15
expatriates
132
national staff
65.253
Males
71.920
Females
15
expatriates
132
national staff