Lebanon is an incredibly beautiful, dynamic and diverse country that has faced enormous challenges in recent years. Now, the situation is worsening due to the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine.
In the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon – about 30 kilometers East of Beirut — and in Saida in the south on the Mediterranean Coast, we’re collaborating with local orgs and communities to build inclusive, sustainable economic development.
Our CEO, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, visited in April of this year, meeting with partners to discuss challenges and triumphs, and plan for the coming months.
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Cash in Armed Conflict – A Feasibility Assessment of Cash Assistance in Lebanon
Since September 2024, the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah has caused the displacement of over 1 million people and large humanitarian suffering in Lebanon. The humanitarian response has prioritized distributing in-kind assistance to displaced...
Livelihood outcomes of multi-purpose cash assistance
Since 2019, the severe economic crisis in Lebanon has plunged a large portion of the population into poverty. Over the last decade, poverty has more than tripled, reaching 44% in 2022. Many families were forced to adopt negative coping strategies such as...
Community participation in the design of multi-purpose cash programmes – Perspectives from the field
The design of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programs, especially when implemented at scale, is often driven by technical considerations. The conversations often focus on the survival minimum expenditure basket, financial service provider’s fees and targeting...
