by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 25, 2025 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Introduction: Lebanon is contending with the effects of its worst drought in decades, having received roughly half its typical annual rainfall to date. This has led to record-low inflows to lakes and reservoirs, water rationing, and widespread groundwater stress....
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 20, 2025 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Introduction: This study calculates the multiplier effect of multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) and Cash Plus programs by Mercy Corps and three partner organizations – Action Against Hunger (ACF), Save the Children, and WeWorld – in the Lebanese districts of Akkar...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 7, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel escalated its military campaign in Lebanon in October, carrying out a total of 95 airstrikes. Israeli forces targeted public infrastructure and equipment needed for reconstruction across southern Lebanon and launched a deadly cross-border ground...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 31, 2025 | LCAT Thematic Reports, Uncategorized
Executive Summary: This report examines the relationship between informal social protection (ISP) networks and multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) in Lebanon. Drawing on four rounds of post-distribution monitoring (PDM) data collected between October 2024 and August...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 6, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports
Key Takeaways: While the Council of Ministers’ approval of a confidential Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) plan to confiscate non-state arms – one reportedly without deadlines – has satisfied Hezbollah for the time being, the United States (US) has expressed growing...
