Lebanon

Quick Facts

Population: 5.8 million
People Facing Hunger: 500,000

Our Impact

People Helped Last Year: 603,624
Our Team: 180 employees
Program Start: 2006

The State of Hunger in Lebanon

Since hostilities in Lebanon escalated, more than one million people have been displaced. This has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation resulting from the protracted Syrian refugee crisis, cholera outbreaks, economic crisis, and political deadlock. Public services are collapsing due to a lack of investment, leading to worsening water and sanitation conditions. These crises have resulted in an overall increase in malnutrition, with chronic malnutrition rates among Syrian refugees doubling over the past decade.

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How We're Helping in Lebanon

In recent years, we have significantly expanded our mission and now reach over 600,000 people. Our most extensive programs are in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), benefiting nearly 550,000 people through hygiene and baby kits, infrastructure rehabilitation, and awareness programs.

Food security interventions reach more than 42,000 displaced individuals with cash-based food assistance and cash-for-work initiatives to enhance their living conditions. Our health and nutrition teams provide counseling on infant feeding practices, distribute micronutrient powder, and screen and treat children for malnutrition. We also provide critical care for high-risk pregnancies.

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A Syrian refugee mother and child in Jordan.

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Benefited From Cash-Based Food Assistance And Cash-For-Work Initiatives

Ala, 7, carries back diapers for his little brother provided by Action Against Hunger in s settlement in Aarsal, Lebanon, near the Syrian border.

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People Received Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene Support

An Action Against Hunger aid worker talks with a refugee family in Lebanon.

In the wake of the port explosion in Beirut, we supported small businesses with cash assistance and professional advice, helping to revive household economies and local commerce.

Food Security & Livelihoods

Action Against Hunger works to help Syrian refugees like Nassar, who told us: “What scares me most is that we could die of hunger. If the situation persists...we might face that."