Refugee Families affected by economic crisis

Background;  The recent deterioration of the socio-economic and political situation in Lebanon indicates that implications and other effects are much more difficult among the refugees community in Lebanon. It has become obvious that the political, economic and financial crisis that Lebanon is experiencing, has cast a shadow over all residents of Lebanon in general and especially on Palestinian refugees who are already suffering from hazardous and difficult situations. For the purpose of observing the details of how the Palestinians are suffering in the Palestinian Camps,Months ago, and before the decision that were taken by the minster of work that says all the foreigners that lives in Lebanon must have a permission to get a job, there was an economic and social crisis that hits the Palestinian camps. And based on a survey study by the American University of Beirut in coordination with UNRWA shows the following:

- 65% of the Palestinian refugees in addition to 90% of the Palestinian refugees from Syria live in Lebanon in poverty.

- 6% from these groups live in extreme poverty, and they did not have the ability to secure their living, from nutritive materials.

- According to the percentage of unemployment Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon, it is 23.2% and 52.5% the unemployment of Palestinian refugees that are coming from Syria.

Main Achievements; 

- Ensuring that people have access to adequate nutrient-rich food is essential for the protection , safety and health and welfare of refugees and other residents , in addition to that the right to be free from hunger and malnutrition reinforces international agreements , similar to enjoy the highest level of health and health care . Moreover, the objectives are to ensure the ability of people to obtain appropriate services, including food security which are included in the united nation global goals.

- Based on data analysis of the  families who benefited from the emergency intervention it turn out that 80 % of the breadwinners do not work as result of their dismissal from work , 87.81 % do not receive any assistance from anyone and 33.07% of them do not own homes so the resort to rent and are subject to eviction from their homes due to request of homeowners to pay in dollars and 64.38% of the beneficiaries have more than two children under the age of twelve and 64.38% have a disability .

- Intervened in accordance with its principle and strategic goals, which is always seeks to alleviate the suffering of refugees in Lebanon in accordance to international covenants and laws, and a commitment from NABA’A and funded by kinder not hilfe 1182 food kit were distributed included Palestinian camps in Saida and Tyre, Old Saida and Fouar, The food kit were distributed as follow:

• Rashdye Camp : 360 kit
• Ein El Hlwe Camp : 560 kit
• Buss Camp : 159 kit
• Old saida and Fouar : 103 kit

Case Study; 

Name:Z R

Age: 9 years’ old

Sex: female

Nationality: PRL

Phone number: 71-170524

Reason of referral: Medication and Educational Status

Case summary: Zahraa is suffering from a bad health condition since she has a vision problem as she needs an external artery in her head. The mentioned health issues have occurred due to certain circumstances during the time of her birth which in return affected her negatively and caused her to suffer from a mental retardation.

She lives with her poor family as she didn’t have the basic need she wants. Nonetheless, the medication for her health condition is considered very expensive knowing that her family doesn’t have the ability to cover all the medication expenses.

The school refused to involve her in the scholastic year, hence she dropped out of school. On the other hand, we’re working with her in our center since we aim to integrate her in a safe and educational environment.

Difficulties:

1-      She dropped out of school

2-      She is suffering from a severe health condition.

3-      She is suffering from vision problem.

4-      She is suffering from a mental retardation.

5-      The poor economic situation of her family

Intervention:

We’ve paid 200,000 Lebanese Lira to provide her with an eye-glasses and for Doctor examination to help her get the suitable medication. Add to this, we’ve communicated with the school to support her in returning back to it but they refused to do so.

It is worth to mention that, they’ve transferred her case to the ministry of education and higher education.

 Recommendations:

1-      Communication with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education about her case.

2-      Refer her to an Eye Care center in order to follow-up her case for free, since she is suffering from a vision problem.

3-      Involve her in ALP program in the center.

Links:

• Naba'a website