By Hiba Hamzi | Program Manager
Introduction;
Following the eruption of war in Lebanon on 2 March 2026 and the subsequent escalation of random shelling and civilian casualties, the humanitarian situation in the country has rapidly deteriorated. According to the Ministry of Public Health, over six thousand casualties have been reported since the onset of the current escalation with 1,497 people killed and 4,639 injured. On 8 April, more than 100 attacks were reportedly carried out in less than ten minutes, resulting in over 250 casualties and nearly 1,200 injuries.
The shelling has been accompanied by evacuation orders that have expanded geographically to include all villages located south of the Litani River, four villages north of it, Palestinian camps in Tyre, and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Consequently, these evacuation orders have triggered extensive waves of internal displacement toward four main locations: Mount Lebanon, Saida, Beirut and north Lebanon. By 9 April, the Ministry of Social Affairs had documented the displacement of 1,049,000 individuals, including over 138,532 in more than 678 emergency collective shelters, while many others remain temporarily staying in vehicles due to the limited availability of safe accommodation, or hosted at their relatives’ houses, or residing in informal shelters.
Informal shelters are currently overcrowded, with inadequate sanitation and insufficient essential supplies, exposing displaced populations to multiple risks, including disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and heightened protection concerns—particularly for women and children. For instance, approximately 47,030 out of 367,300 displaced children are residing in collective shelters in addition to 5,800 elderlies and 2,167 people with disabilities. Among the total displaced population, it is estimated that 12,200 are pregnant women, including approximately 1,350 expected to give birth within the next 30 days
It is important to highlight that female-headed households, breastfeeding women, adolescent girls, and children have been deprived of their rights to adequate nutrition, safe water, shelter, sleeping materials, and proper sanitation. A significant number of them are currently sleeping in open areas—such as yards and shelter entrances—without walls or any form of protection, leaving them highly exposed to environmental conditions and increased protection risks. Regarding displaced individuals hosted by relatives, they are facing significant challenges due to limited resources, lack of privacy and unmet basic needs, including access to hygiene items, food, and core relief supplies.
In brief, at the time when people in Lebanon were recovering from the aftermath of war which erupted in late 2024, escalation on March 2, 2026 has come to further deteriorate the economic and security condition of people. All internally displaced people in all settings are struggling with the rising costs of fuel, food, hygiene items, rent, water, clothing, and essential sleeping materials, especially that all of them have lost their sources on income.
Main Achievements;
The project successfully enhanced the dignity and immediate living conditions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) by providing essential food parcels. It addressed urgent food security needs and contributed to reducing protection risks among the most vulnerable households in the Saida area.
Result 1:
A total of 300 IDP households were provided with ready to eat meal, whom are displaced to shelters. The distribution enabled beneficiary households to meet their immediate food needs and reduced reliance on negative coping mechanisms such as skipping meals or borrowing food.
Activities Implemented
Cross-Cutting Themes (Achieved)
Protection and Dignity:
All distributions were carried out in a manner that upheld beneficiaries’ dignity and safety. Measures were taken to avoid overcrowding, ensure privacy where needed, and respect cultural norms. Beneficiaries reported feeling respected and fairly treated throughout the process.
Gender and Inclusion:
The project successfully applied a gender-responsive and inclusive approach. Special attention was given to vulnerable groups, including female-headed households and adolescent girls. Efforts were made to ensure equitable access to assistance for all population groups.
Monitoring and Evaluation
A Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework was implemented to track progress and measure outcomes. The system included clearly defined indicators, data collection tools, and reporting timelines.
Data collection methods included:
All data was disaggregated by age, gender, and location. Confidentiality and data protection standards were strictly maintained. Findings from monitoring activities confirmed that the project met its intended objectives and provided valuable lessons for future interventions.
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By Hiba Hamzi | Program Coordinator
By Hiba Hamzi | Program Coordinator
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