As Needs Rise in Lebanon, Anera Expands Its Response

As you read this, families across Lebanon are facing a rapidly escalating crisis. Ongoing conflict and economic collapse has forced more than 1.1 million people from their homes, disrupting access to basic services and pushing vulnerable communities deeper into need.

Recent violence has displaced families overnight, with many now sheltering in schools, unfinished buildings, overcrowded temporary spaces or even on the street. In some areas, families have had to move multiple times in search of safety. At the same time, Lebanon’s prolonged economic crisis continues to drive up the cost of food, water and healthcare, making even the most basic necessities increasingly out of reach for both displaced families and host communities.

Access to essential services is under severe strain. Healthcare facilities are overwhelmed, infrastructure in affected areas has been damaged and many communities are experiencing interruptions in water and electricity. Families are struggling to secure reliable food, clean water and hygiene supplies, while livelihoods have been disrupted or lost entirely. For many, there are few options left to cope as savings are depleted and support systems are stretched thin.

This is where Anera is stepping in. 

Across Lebanon, Anera teams are responding quickly to meet urgent needs. In recent weeks, distributions have reached thousands of families with ready-to-eat food parcels designed to sustain a household for up to two weeks. Hot meals are also being delivered to displaced families staying in shelters, helping ensure consistent access to food during a time of instability. 

Anera is also distributing hygiene, dignity, and baby kits, along with other essential relief items, to support basic health and sanitation, particularly in overcrowded settings where the risk of illness can spread quickly. Clean water access is supported through bottled water distributions and local water system repairs where possible, helping reduce reliance on unsafe sources. 

Healthcare remains a critical priority. Anera is improving access to medical care through the provision of medicines, supplies and support to health facilities, while also helping connect vulnerable individuals to needed services. These efforts are especially important as the healthcare system faces increased demand and limited resources.

In parallel, Anera continues to invest in longer-term interventions to help communities regain stability. This includes training and livelihood programs for youth and women, support for local production initiatives and efforts that strengthen community-based networks that can respond during times of crisis. 

Anera teams are working across multiple regions, including hard-to-reach and heavily affected areas, coordinating closely with local partners to identify urgent needs and deliver assistance where it is needed most. 

These efforts are not just about immediate relief but about helping families stabilize in the face of ongoing uncertainty and preventing conditions from worsening further. 

Your support makes this response possible. As needs continue to grow, Anera remains committed to reaching families across Lebanon with the assistance they urgently need. 

Follow our staff’s emergency response efforts on our Lebanon Response Log.