Key Messages
- Nearly all key informants (KIs) reported a mixed pattern of return. While some households had returned permanently, others remained displaced due to ongoing safety concerns and infrastructure damage. In Nabatieh, households with young children or elderly members were particularly likely to delay their return. • Returning households faced significant challenges, including severe water shortages, unreliable electricity, and widespread infrastructure damage. Access to healthcare, shelter, and essential services was further hindered, with people with disabilities experiencing heightened vulnerability due to the damage to facilities designed to meet their specific needs.
- The most urgent needs identified across districts included food, education, mental health support, and the rehabilitation of water and sanitation systems. In Nabatieh, the rebuilding of homes and shops was seen as critical, while KIs in Tyre emphasized the urgent need to improve water access and repair damaged facilities.
- Key humanitarian priorities identified included shelter rehabilitation, livelihood recovery, and targeted support for vulnerable groups, such as women, children, and persons with disabilities. These efforts aim to improve access to education, sustainable livelihoods, and essential infrastructure. KIs underscored the importance of strong coordination among community leaders, municipalities, and international actors to effectively address these needs.