Syrian refugee response: vulnerability assessment of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, 8 Aug 2014

Highlights of the survey

Through interviews with 1,750 Syrian refugee households (HH) under the Vulnerability Assessment of Syrian Refugees conducted in 2014, it was determined that:

• 16% were female headed households (HH);

• 82% HH reported paying rent for shelter;

• 33% have no access to drinking water;

• 66% HH had restricted movement because of insecurity with the main cause being their neighbors;

• 34% HH have at least one pregnant or lactating woman;

• 2 to 3 children per HH are in school age (3-17 years old);

• 74% HH were somewhat food insecure; and,

• 50% HH have debt that exceeds US$ 400.