Lebanon is currently experiencing severe economic and humanitarian crises. Widespread poverty, economic downturns, and the ongoing conflict with Israel have resulted in significant casualties and displacement. Over 80% of the population is living in poverty, and nearly 36% are in extreme poverty. Recent escalations have left thousands of people in need of immediate assistance, including food, water, shelter, and medical care.

• Food Insecurity: Over half of the population is struggling to access food due to disrupted supply chains and a lack of purchasing power.
• Healthcare: The healthcare system is severely under-resourced, with hospitals facing critical shortages in supplies, staff, and funding.
• Education: Many schools are closed due to lack of funding, putting around 700,000 children at risk of missing out on education.

As of now, approximately 2.5 million people, including Lebanese citizens, Syrian refugees, and Palestinian refugees, require urgent assistance. The number of displaced individuals is expected to reach 70,000 in the coming days due to the intensifying conflict.

Immediate needs include:

• Food security: Ready-to-eat meals and food parcels for displaced families.
• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): Clean water, hygiene kits, and dignity kits for vulnerable communities.
• Non-food items (NFIs): Distribution of essential items like blankets, mattresses, and hygiene supplies.

The international response has been substantial but insufficient, with only 45% of the needed funds secured by mid-2024. Humanitarian organizations, including Action For Humanity, are providing critical assistance, but the gap in resources continues to pose challenges for fully addressing the crisis.

Action For Humanity is focused on:

• Food Security: Providing food parcels and ready-to-eat meals.
• WASH: Ensuring access to potable water and distributing hygiene kits.
• Shelter and NFIs: Supplying blankets, mattresses, and other essential items to displaced individuals. The fund target for these efforts is £500,000.

You can support the Lebanon Emergency Appeal by making a donation. Your contribution will go directly toward providing food, water, shelter, and other essential services to those affected by the crisis.

Donations will be used to provide immediate relief in the form of food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and non-food items (NFIs) for those most affected by the conflict. Our team is also working on securing additional funding and scaling up the response as needed.

Funds raised for the Lebanon Emergency Appeal may be allocated to provide relief and support to affected areas in Lebanon, Gaza, or Yemen, depending on the evolving needs and humanitarian crises in these regions. We strive to ensure that all contributions are directed towards the most urgent and impactful interventions.

Our initial focus is on the Saida region and southern Lebanon, where we aim to provide food parcels and ready-to-eat meals to displaced families. As more funds become available, the response will expand to other affected areas.

While current programs are largely operational, the evolving security situation means that some vulnerable areas may see disruptions. Remote work and operational adjustments are being explored to ensure continued delivery of aid.

Action For Humanity is continuously monitoring the security situation and updating our risk assessments. Our priority is to implement life-saving aid, secure more funding, and maintain open communication with our partners and stakeholders.