Our Programs
Mercy Corps has been working in Lebanon since 1993, helping refugees and vulnerable Lebanese meet their urgent needs while also strengthening their resilience so they can better adapt and cope with future challenges. We reached over 150,000 people across the country in the past year.
Our Programs
Mercy Corps has been working in Lebanon since 1993, helping refugees and vulnerable Lebanese meet their urgent needs while also strengthening their resilience so they can better adapt and cope with future challenges. We reached over 150,000 people across the country in the past year.
November 2021 – April 2025
Bolstering Agriculture System’s Ability to Invest, Nourish, and Employ (BASATINE) is a 4 year programme that aims to develop a more sustainable local food system by working with farmers, individuals and companies operating in the cereals, legumes and vegetables value chains in Bekaa and Akkar regions.
December 2019 – May 2023
The Fostering Resilience by Strengthening Abilities II (FORSA II) program aims at facilitating access to education and employment for Lebanese and Syrian youth and young adults. This is a three-year program that had already started in December 2019 and will be implemented throughout to May 2023 in the Bekaa and South of Lebanon.
March 2022 – December 2022
IJMAA+ aims to alleviate tensions between Lebanese host communities, refugees, and municipal authorities in the Bekaa through fostering dialogue and providing rapid stabilization support.
July 2021 – April 2023
Linking Vulnerable Displacement-Affected Populations to Inclusive Market Networks through Knowledge and Sustainable Economic Development/Supporting the Private Sector impacted by the Beirut’s explosion. The LINKED’s action in Beirut program targets around 163 MSMEs with direct cash grants, tailored technical assistance including financial management, facilitated access to loans and specific support to strengthen decent work conditions.
November 2018 – March 2023
Market-based Opportunities and Skills Training for Women and Youth “3amaly” is an integrated program designed to improve livelihood opportunities for women and youth (aged 15-34) from vulnerable populations. The overall objective is that women and youth are empowered and valued for playing an active economic role within their households and communities.
August 2019 – March 2023
Linking Vulnerable Displacement-Affected Populations to Inclusive Market Networks through Knowledge and Sustainable Economic Development (Linked) contributes to sustainable economic development by increasing employment opportunities for vulnerable job seekers through enhanced skills and linkages with employers, and by increasing the capacities of businesses to provide sustainable income generating opportunities.
August 2021 – November 2022
In response to information gaps and a lack of data centralization on the impact of multiple crises on Lebanon, Mercy Corps has created the Lebanon Crisis Analytics Team (LCAT). LCAT aims to promote informed decision making and interventions to improve the humanitarian response to affected communities in Lebanon.
The “Services and Assistance For Enabling Recovery” (SAFER) program aims to reduce the economic suffering and protection risks faced by the most vulnerable Lebanese populations households residing in the Bekaa area. Mercy Corps provides cash assistance to the most affected households, who are not receiving help from other organizations. This assistance will help them with their basic needs.
