Safe Spaces, Safe Lives

Integrated Emergency Response for Displaced Families and Children in Beirut and Mount Lebanon

Description

This project, funded by Italy (AICS), aims to support vulnerable internally displaced persons and returnee families through the distribution of hygiene kits, food parcels, and NFIs, as well as the reinstatement of public schools used as collective shelters.

In partnership with Ana Aqra, the project also provides Psychosocial Support, Child Protection, and Education in Emergencies services for displaced children and caregivers across Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

Project Code: AID 013508/01/9

SDGs

OBJECTIVES

To improve living conditions, psychosocial well-being, and protection of IDPs and returnees in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

Activities

Distribution of material assistance (hygiene kits, NFIs, food parcels, dignity kits).
Psychosocial Support, Child Protection & Education in Emergencies
Civil works for the rehabilitation of public schools.

Output and results

700+ families benefiting from distributions of material assistance.
14+ schools and learning centers supported through rehabilitation work (reinstatement).
800 children (age 5–9 and 10–12) receiving Psychosocial Support and/or Education in Emergencies sessions and benefiting from continuous monitoring of protection conditions/risks.
1679 primary caregivers participating in PSS group sessions.

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