The Issue
Conflicts in South Lebanon in 2024 forced thousands of families to leave their homes. Both Lebanese citizens and refugees from Syria and Palestine have been displaced, while some Lebanese families are trying to return to their homes but face damaged infrastructure, lack of resources, and ongoing security concerns.
The conflict has worsened an already severe economic crisis, leaving many without enough food, hygiene supplies, or access to basic services. Markets are disrupted, livelihoods are lost, and households are struggling to meet daily needs.
Families have been forced to flee their villages and are facing difficult choices every day – deciding between buying food, medicine, or hygiene items for their children. Without immediate support, vulnerable populations risk malnutrition, illness, and further hardship.
The Project
This project provides urgent support to displaced families and returnees in South Lebanon. It delivers essential food parcels and hygiene kits to help families meet their immediate needs. Food parcels include staples to prevent hunger and malnutrition, while hygiene kits contain soap, sanitizers, menstrual products, and disinfectants to reduce the risk of disease in temporary shelters and crowded areas.
The project also coordinates emergency cash assistance and hot meals for families in urgent need. The project follows recommendations from ongoing assessments by humanitarian agencies and engages communities to ensure aid reaches those most affected. By working closely with local and national actors, the project ensures that assistance is timely, effective, and aligned with broader humanitarian efforts in the region
The Change
Through this project, displaced families and returnees in South Lebanon will gain improved access to food and hygiene essentials, helping them survive the immediate crisis.
Households receiving food parcels can avoid hunger and malnutrition, while hygiene kits reduce the risk of disease in overcrowded shelters. Emergency cash support allows families to cover urgent needs like medical care, shelter, or household supplies.
Over time, these interventions help stabilize vulnerable populations, reduce stress for families and provide a foundation for gradual recovery. By meeting basic needs, the project also supports returnees in resuming life in their communities, helping them regain dignity and hope despite ongoing challenges.
The Results
Through this project, a total of 3,827 assistance packages were distributed, reaching 2,461 households across the targeted areas. In addition, 1,500 hygiene and dignity kits were provided to 1,500 households, aiming to address urgent hygiene needs and promote dignity among the most vulnerable groups.
Furthermore, multi-purpose cash assistance was delivered to 547 households, benefiting a total of 2,076 individuals. Cash support was calculated at USD 45 per household and USD 20 per individual, with a maximum ceiling of five individuals per household, resulting in a maximum assistance value of USD 145 per household.
The implementation was carried out in close coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs in Lebanon, which provided verified beneficiary lists. This strong coordination ensured transparency, accuracy in targeting, and alignment with national social protection mechanisms.
About the Project
Full Title: Provision of basic services to IDPs and Returnees
Timeline: March 2025 – December 2025
Amount: 1,549,584 DKK
DCA Theme: Save
Number of people reached: 4,537 households
Donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
