Lebanon
Lebanon is a country located in the Middle East, known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. However, the country has been facing a severe economic and political crisis since 2019, which has worsened the situation for vulnerable populations such as children, displaced, and impoverished individuals.
At A Glance
- We work with the Lebanese government and other partners to help address a range of health issues, including family planning, nutrition, and strengthening primary health care and public health systems.
- We support efforts to help smallholder farmers in Lebanon increase their yields and reduce food insecurity in the country.
- We provide food, clean water, shelter, and medical supplies.
Overview
We want all of Lebanon’s children, mothers, and families to be able to lead healthy and productive lives, and we want the country’s most marginalized people to have opportunities to lift themselves out of poverty. To work toward these goals, we partner with the government, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
Challenge Facing Lebanon
Lebanon faces significant challenges in terms of child poverty, access to education and healthcare, and displacement. It is crucial to address these issues to ensure that vulnerable populations, particularly children, have access to the basic services they need to thrive. Governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals can play a role in providing support and resources to these communities to help them overcome these challenges.
Overview Of The Situation
The Displacement Problem in Lebanon
One of the significant problems Lebanon faces is the displacement of people due to the ongoing crisis. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Lebanon hosts around 1.5 million Syrian refugees, many of whom are children. The displacement has led to overcrowding and poor living conditions, with many families living in informal settlements without access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and healthcare.
Below Poverty Line
Food Insecurity
Out of School
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THE BRIMSOL FOUNDATION
Our Response To The Problem
"We are intentional about positively impacting the generation of tomorrow by providing for and equipping them to thrive in all they do."
The Brimsol Foundation fights Lebanon’s hunger from the inside out. We offer essential monthly food assistance for thousands of people. Helping households have better access to food, clean drinking water, and sanitation.
4 Things to Know About Lebanon's Crisis
Due to the extreme situation, families are significantly impacted. Many of them suffer from malnutrition, clean water problems, and sanitation issues; this challenge will take years to improve throughout the country.
- Lebanon is facing a severe economic and political crisis that has worsened the situation for vulnerable populations.
- Around 1.5 million children in Lebanon require humanitarian assistance, and around 500,000 children are living in poverty.
- The displacement of people, including Syrian refugees, is a significant problem in Lebanon, leading to overcrowding and poor living conditions.
- According to UNICEF, around 1.5 million children in Lebanon require humanitarian assistance, and around 500,000 children are living in poverty.
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More About Our Work In The Middle East
Our work in Lebanon is based out of our office in Beirut.
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