An informal refugee settlement in Bar Elias, Lebanon, near the Syrian border hosts the largest number of registered Syrian refugees in the country. CBM's partner LUPD is working to include persons with disabilities living in the settlements in project activities. © CBM

Addressing a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon

With support from German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), CBM and Lebanese Union for People with Physical Disabilities (LUPD) are enhancing food security and strengthening socio-economic resilience in Lebanon.

Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by widespread poverty, food insecurity, and a collapsing healthcare system, exacerbated by political instability and the aftermath of the Beirut harbour blast in August 2020.

Our Response and Partnership

Following the Beirut catastrophe, CBM resumed its work in Lebanon, partnering with the Lebanese Union for People with Physical Disabilities (LUPD). With support from BMZ, CBM and LUPD are implementing a multi-year project aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening socio-economic resilience in Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, and South Lebanon.

Targeted Support

CBM and Lebanese Union for Persons with<br/>Physical Disability ( LUPD) community kitchen in Beirut<br/>Access, Lebanon. © CBM
CBM and Lebanese Union for Persons with Physical Disability ( LUPD) community kitchen in Beirut Access, Lebanon.

The project focuses on:

  • Providing sustainable income sources for vulnerable individuals
  • Enhancing food security through affordable, locally produced food
  • Improving social cohesion and inclusion
  • Increasing municipal awareness of disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction

 

Key Initiatives

  • Cash assistance for beneficiaries working in community kitchens, stabilising income, reducing poverty risks, and improving food security
  • Conditional cash assistance for farmers to boost productivity, income, and local food security

 

Impact

The project directly benefits 13,295 individuals, including women, men, persons with disabilities, and refugees, and indirectly supports approximately 85,000 community members. It also aids:

  • 3 community kitchens
  • 6 local municipalities
  • 4 unions of municipalities
  • 15 civil society organisations
  • 30 private businesses

 

Our Commitment

CBM’s efforts in Lebanon demonstrate our commitment to inclusive humanitarian action, ensuring that persons with disabilities are protected and empowered during recovery efforts. By partnering with local organisations and focusing on sustainable solutions, we aim to build a more resilient and inclusive future for all.

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