Lebanon Activity Log | April 2026
by Anera
Posted in: News
This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. Bookmark www.anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries.
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April 15, 2026
Today, Anera teams were finally able to reach isolated communities in South Lebanon despite road closures and difficult access. In Marjayoun, an urgent convoy delivered fresh food and water to families facing shortages. 4.5 tons of fresh fruits, vegetables and bottled water were delivered.
Today, Anera also continued food distributions across West Bekaa with 108 ready-to-eat food parcels distributed across Aana, Kefraya, Saghbine, Tal Dnoub and Kherbwt Kanafar.
Hot meal support continued at scale in the North in partnership with the Women’s Programs Association. 6,000 hot meals delivered at Battir School.
Today, Nahno volunteers participated in the LAU Job Fair in Jbeil, promoting national volunteering.
April 14, 2026
Today, Anera adapted operations in the South due to access restrictions. A planned fresh produce delivery to Ein Ebel had to be redirected to Marjayoun to ensure aid reached nearby communities that are in need.
Across Lebanon, distributions continue to scale.
5,646 bags of Lebanese pita bread was distributed, reaching more than 26,000 displaced people.
More than 2,500 ready-to-eat food parcels were also delivered.
Over 51,400 medication packs were also distributed, supporting more than 32,000 patients.
Today, Lebanon country director, Samar El Yassir gave an update from a collective shelter that Anera supports in Beirut, where displaced families continue to face difficult living conditions.
April 13, 2026
Today, Anera launched haircut services at Zgharta shelter in North Lebanon. Youth barbers are supporting displaced families, with the initiative aiming to reach around 150 individuals this week.
At Jabel Amel Hospital, ventilators delivered by Anera were immediately put into use to respond to urgent needs.
Today, teams also prepared fresh produce for delivery to Ain Ebel in the South where people there are facing severe food shortages.
Looking ahead, Anera began preparations to install multi-purpose tents at Zgharta TVET School. These spaces will support skills-based and income-generating activities as well as be child-friendly learning spaces.
April 12, 2026
Today, Anera continued distributions in the Bekaa despite heavy rain. At Zahle Haoush El Omara collective shelter 72 ready-to-eat food parcels were distributed to around 280 displaced people.
April 11, 2026
Today, Anera supported displaced families in Nahr al-Bared Camp in North Lebanon. 131 spring kits were distributed inside shelters and 60 winter kits distributed to families outside shelters.
In Nabaa, youth volunteers provided care and connection for elderly individuals. Eight trained youth offered free grooming services, reaching around 30 elderly people living in isolation.
Today’s activity created a space for interaction and support beyond basic services.
April 10, 2026
Today, Anera delivered three ventilators to Saida Turkish Hospital and Jabal Amel Hospital. As hospitals face extreme overcrowding, this equipment helps provide the life-saving respiratory support needed to manage the surge.
Additionally, Anera distributed 80 individual hygiene kits donated by UNHCR in a collective shelter in Bakaa- Rachaya. Thanks to the coordination between actors in the sector, this distribution is in response to reports on cases of lice in the school.
Provision of daily bread continues for the ninth consecutive day, supporting 24 collective shelters across West Bekaa and Rachaya. 600 households (and more than 2100 displaced persons) benefited from this intervention, and we are receiving more calls from shelters across Bekaa to support them with bread.
April 8, 2026
Following escalations in conflict in Lebanon today, here is an update from Anera:
This morning, before Israel’s strikes began, the First Aid Training took place today in Bekaa and Akkar for our staff members in collaboration with Lebanese Red cross. The informative session covered several life saving subjects that might come in handy in our day to day duties.
Business start-up training began officially this mornign in the North. Today, we kicked off phase six out of eight of our Business Startup Training where ambitious youth are diving in with focus, creativity, and big ideas. eight more days of learning, building, and growing ahead.
April 7, 2026
The 5th week of Anera’s emergency response in Lebanon, in numbers. Learn more about Anera’s Lebanon response log on our website.
April 6, 2026
Today, Anera delivered 270 meals of Spaghetti to the Battir School in Nahr el Bared camp under the Women’s Programs Association.
April 5, 2026
Today, Anera continued bread distribution in support of 1,300 internally displaced individuals in shelters in the South area.
April 4, 2026
Today, through the Women’s Program Association, Anera delivered 540 hot meals to the Nehr el Bard camp.
April 3, 2026
Today, Anera is responding to the needs of displaced families in collective shelters in South Lebanon by distributing 2,768 boxes of water, covering 19 shelters across Saida and Jezzine and supporting 1,384 families in total.
Even in the most difficult moments of displacement, we strive to open a space of hope.
Additionally, today marks the second day of Anera’s daily bread distribution, with 600 bags provided daily to families in 24 shelters across Rachaya and West Bekaa.
Anera distributed 258 ready-to-eat parcels to internally displaced people sheltering in 4 different collective shelters in Aley district of Mount Lebanon. These parcels will help support displaced families and cover their immediate food needs. This distribution is part of Anera’s continuous support to collective shelters amid the ongoing emergency response.
In coordination with local community based organizations in Beddawi and Nahr el Bared camps in North Lebanon, we held a meeting today to discuss the upcoming support for IDPs residing within the Palestinian camps.
During April, the intervention will primarily focus on addressing the needs of children under the age of 2, as well as supporting host families with essential non-food items.
The number of displaced families across both camps has reached approximately 2,100 families.
Through our support of the women program association kitchen in Beddawi camp – North Lebanon, we provide 260 meals for 80 families of IDPs in Naher el Bared camp shelter.
April 2, 2026
Today, Anera started the distribution of Daily Bread for 24 collective shelters in Bekaa supporting 600 families in West Bekaa and Rashaya for two weeks as a start. This initiative will benefit more than 2000 beneficiaries residing in shelters and do not have access to the town or a nearby market.
When everything is uncertain, hygiene and self-care give people control, comfort, and a sense of normalcy.
In Barelias, Bekaa, Anera distributed 419 personal hygiene kits generously donated by UNHCR Lebanon to families living in collective shelters. These kits help people care for themselves and their loved ones, protecting health and preserving dignity amid uncertainty.
In Akkar and North Lebanon Anera distributed 288 winter kits to displaced individuals across 8 collective shelters in Akkar. In addition, 337 winter kits were delivered to a technical vocational education and training school in Bir Al Hasan, Beirut, reaching 337 individuals.
From today’s visit to the technical vocational education and training kitchen in Zgharta, where 5 displaced individuals are currently producing around 350 hot meals daily. The center is currently hosting 350 people, or 99 families
The kitchen itself is highly equipped, exceptionally clean, and well-organized, reflecting strong adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
The visit was conducted in the presence of the Head of the Vocational Training Department, alongside representatives from World Food Programme and Donyana, allowing for a comprehensive discussion on operations, standards, and potential areas for scale-up.
Looking ahead, the planned scale-up will increase the number of cash-for-work participants to 20, enabling the production of up to 2,200 hot meals daily and significantly expanding coverage to reach a larger number of displaced and vulnerable people.
April 1, 2026
Today, Anera’s Lebanon Country Director Samar El-Yassir visited the technical vocational education and training school at Dekweneh shelter, home to 2,516 displaced individuals, to assess urgent needs and strengthen our emergency response.
The visit included a strategic discussion with the General Directorate of the technical vocational education and training school, Dr. Hanadi Berri, alongside a focus group discussion with displaced individuals to better understand critical gaps. The visit also featured a tour of the kitchen, where youth are producing approximately 2,500 hot meals daily, as well as the distribution of 270 Eid clothing kits, ensuring children and youth can enjoy new outfits ahead of Easter.
After being evacuated and displaced from refugee camps in South Lebanon, Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, many Palestinian refugee families have been forced to move yet again. A large number of these families are currently staying at a shelter in the Nahr El Bared Camp in North Lebanon.
To meet their most basic needs, Anera, in coordination with the Women’s Programs Association, is facilitating the cooking and delivery of nearly 300 hot meals every day for the families at this shelter.
This vital food assistance is a lifeline during a time of immense uncertainty and hardship.
Today, our support of the women program association kitchen in Beddawi camp in North Lebanon, Anera provided 275 hot meals of tawook sandwiches and coleslaw supporting 80 families of internally displaced people in temporary UNRWA Naher el Bared camp shelter.
Anera’s barbering course with the Awareness and Consolation Association at Beirut and Mount Lebanon are practicing and perfecting their craft. Today they took the initiative and went to the the Darya shelter to provide free haircuts for children and adults.
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