Humanitarian Lifeline in South Lebanon

Cash Support for Families Facing Food Insecurity

Even after the November 2024 ceasefire, hunger remains a daily struggle for families across Lebanon. The latest IPC report shows that 1.17 million people are in crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse, including 55,000 in emergency (IPC Phase 4). Another 2.25 million people are “stressed” (IPC Phase 2), at risk of sliding into crisis if support fades. While the number of food-secure households (Phase 1) is shrinking, those in Phases 2 and 4 are increasing; a clear warning sign of worsening vulnerability.

Against this backdrop, Anera, with support from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF), is launching the project Humanitarian Lifeline: Acute Life-Saving Basic & Food Security Support. The initiative will deliver multipurpose cash assistance to 1,245 conflict-affected Lebanese and Palestinian households (4,980 people) in IPC3-rated regions of Tyre and Bent Jbeil.

This lifeline is vital in a post-conflict setting where livelihoods remain shattered, agricultural production in the South is still reeling from war damage, and humanitarian assistance across Lebanon is shrinking. Families are struggling to put food on the table, often skipping meals or reducing portions just to get by. By reaching 1,120 Lebanese households (4,480 people) and 125 Palestinian households (450 people), the project represents a concrete step to prevent more families from falling into emergency levels of hunger. In total, we will distribute $699,300 to help families buy food, medicine, and other essentials.

While Lebanon is no longer at the peak of last year’s crisis, hunger persists. The IPC projects that food insecurity will rise again in the coming months, with 1.24 million people likely to be in crisis (IPC3+) by October 2025. Such initiatives transcend immediate relief, providing lifesaving support that enables families to endure present hardships while they strive to rebuild their futures.