Lebanon Humanitarian Fund at a glance, December 2024 [EN/AR]

Humanitarian needs require local response

Two months of conflict escalation in Lebanon (Sept - Nov 2024), preceded by 11 months of continued hostilities – the largest in scale the country has seen since 2006 – has had catastrophic impacts across Lebanon. While relative calm was restored following the announcement of a cessation of hostilities, the situation remains fragile, and Lebanon continues to grapple with a complex humanitarian situation. In 2024, an estimated 3.7 million people are in need, including Lebanese, displaced Syrians, Palestine refugees, and migrants. 1 million are thought to be impacted by the current crisis alone.

What is the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF)?

Country-based pooled funds are established when a new emergency occurs or when an existing crisis deteriorates. They are managed by OCHA, under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator and in close consultation with the humanitarian community.

The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund pools money from donors – Member States, corporations, and individual people – and gives it to the national and international aid organizations who are best able to help people in need.

The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund responds to the changing situation in the country with disbursements when required throughout the year, in a timely and flexible way. The Fund ensures limited resources can be allocated efficiently and accountably.

The LHF supports the work of local organizations, as well as international NGOs and UN agencies to respond in a principled manner to collectively identified humanitarian needs.

How does the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund help people?

The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund allows for protection and delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to people in dire need – including food, safe water, health care, education and protection services for at risk population.