by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 26, 2024 | Our stories
Key Findings: Unlike the Syrian refugee crisis, Lebanese communities receiving or in need of assistance have not been displaced. Instead, they have been forced to contend with the effects of Lebanon’s economic and financial crisis, cutting across traditional...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 8, 2024 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Total Israeli shelling incidents in southern Lebanon decreased in March; however, individual strikes were more lethal and destructive, causing significant damage to infrastructure and private homes. Israel also continued targeting the Bekaa Valley with...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Mar 8, 2024 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The National Social Security Fund announced that it raised the exchange rate – effective February 1 – at which it calculates payments and transfers to 89,000 Lebanese pounds (LBP) per 1 US dollar (USD). The new exchange rate will apply to...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Feb 8, 2024 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel along Lebanon’s southern border continued throughout January, killing six civilians and causing extensive damage. The rate of Israeli and Hezbollah strikes was in keeping with past months, though Israel expanded...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jan 22, 2024 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Key Findings: Credit and loans from within Lebanon are the most commonly shared tangible resource. Cash gifts including remittances sent from abroad accounted for a much smaller percentage of tangible ISP. Roughly half of respondents in both Barouk and Bourj Hammoud...
