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Introduction
It is estimated that between 10 and 15 percent of the population in Lebanon has physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental disabilities1. The legal framework on the rights of persons with disabilities is limited, and lacks enforcement; gaps in access to education, health services and enabling environment remain a challenge. From a societal perspective persons with disabilities face adverse political, social, cultural, and economic conditions. The current economic and financial crisis in Lebanon severely impacted the whole population, however persons with disabilities are more likely to be left behind while struggling to meet basic needs and access essential services.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has made a commitment through its Disability Inclusion Roadmap and 2023 Workplan2 to support the implementation of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS)3. WFP Lebanon has stated its commitment to Disability Inclusion (DI) through the 2023-2025 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) with specific indicators to meet within various areas4.