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In Lebanon

we provide emergency aid for refugees from Palestine and Syria and for people displaced by the war. We also support young people in the country by working to improve their career prospects.

Johanniter in Lebanon

War in Lebanon

Heavy air strikes and the current ground offensive have led to destruction in Lebanon with many dead, injured and displaced. Tens of thousands are dependent on support. Together with our partner Nabaa, we are supporting displaced people with food, sleeping bags, cash and psychosocial support.

Overview

  • We have been active in Lebanon since 2013  
  • We are recently engaged with Emergency Response in the South
  • Sectors: Health and Livelihoods, Emergency Response and Transitional Aid
  • Target Groups: Refugees, Host Communities
  • Partners: MAPS  and Nabaa

Needs and Context

Since 2019, Lebanon has been in the midst of a complex crisis involving political, economic, financial, social, and health issues. Additionally in 2024, the country has been affected by hostilities between Israel and non-State armed groups in South Lebanon, leading to the internal displacement of over 96,000 people. These challenges, compounded by the impact of the Syria crisis, have increased poverty and humanitarian needs, disrupted supply chains, and limited access to essential services.

12
Years Active in the Country
We have been supporting people in Lebanon since 2012.
2.160
Young People
were supported in their vocational training
35.000
People
could be reached in 2023.
2
Partner Organisations
implement the projects on the ground.

Johanniter's Interventions in Lebanon

Since 2013, Johanniter in Lebanon has been supporting communities and refugees (including Palestinians and Syrian refugees) through local partnerships with MAPS Lebanon and Nabaa Organization. They have provided healthcare support in collaboration with the local partner MAPS and extended vocational training to young refugees, including those with disabilities, from three Palestinian refugee camps. 

In response to the regional crisis that began in October 2023, Johanniter has improved shelter conditions, distributed basic food supplies to 2,100 families, provided sleeping supplies to 750 families, and allocated emergency funds to 238 families for necessary medical supplies and relocation to safer places when needed.