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...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 3, 2025 | LCAT Flash Reports, LCAT Reports
Introduction: Lebanon is experiencing its worst drought on record, driven by a 50% year-on-year drop in rainfall between November 2024 and May 2025. Combined with low snow melt, this has depleted the natural springs and wells that provide 83% of Lebanon’s annual...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Sep 8, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Political tensions are high in Lebanon after the Council of Ministers effectively endorsed a Lebanese Armaed Forces (LAF) plan to disarm Hezbollah nationwide on September 5. The US has been pressuring the Lebanese state to impose a monopoly on arms by...
