World Central Kitchen reported serving more than two million meals across Lebanon during three months of escalating displacement. Its locally led network included 13 kitchens, sourcing from Lebanese farmers where possible and employing displaced community members.
The United Nations lists 11 current peacekeeping operations: MINURSO in Western Sahara; MINUSCA in the Central African Republic; MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; UNDOF in the Golan; UNFICYP in Cyprus; UNIFIL in Lebanon; UNISFA in Abyei; UNMIK in Kosovo; UNMISS in South Sudan; UNMOGIP in India and Pakistan; and UNTSO across the Middle…
Over half a million children are at risk of child labour and child marriage as their families struggle six months on from the Beirut blast, World Vision warns today. The explosion, which killed more than 200 people on August 4 last year, compounded a crisis in Lebanon which had already been exacerbated by COVID-19. In Beirut schools are closed, many…
In FY 2020, USAID/BHA supported WFP to reach 295,000 Syrian refugees and 9,600 refugees of other nationalities through cash transfers for food and food vouchers, allowing individuals to purchase nutritious foods available in local markets and support local vendors. Moreover, USAID/BHA expanded food programming in Lebanon to reach populations affected by…
The USG supports water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programming throughout Lebanon to bolster water and sanitation conditions and prevent the spread of COVID-19. In FY 2020, State/PRM partner UNICEF continued to facilitate access to safe drinking water and sanitation services for nearly 147,000 Syrian refugees residing in informal settlements across…
On 4 August, a warehouse at the Beirut Port exploded, causing widespread casualties and material damage. National and international search and rescue teams and disaster management experts have been dispatched to support ongoing emergency efforts. Initial reports indicate more than 135 people were killed, and an additional 5,000 people were injured.…