Press release 11th March 2022 The war in Ukraine is rationing Lebanon Wheat reserve is expected to last 1 month only in Lebanon. Already severely affected by an economic and humanitarian crisis, Lebanon is now facing the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Press release Crisis Response Food Security and Nutrition Lebanon
Press release 15th August 2021 Lebanon: "My children died for $2.50” Lebanon is reeling from yet another crisis that is set to further destabilise the already struggling nation, after a fuel tanker exploded in Akkar in the north of the country. It has left around 30 reported dead and more than 100 injured. Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
Press release 29th July 2021 One Year After Beirut Explosion and Lebanon Faces Economic Implosion One year after the Beirut blast, Lebanon continues to sink into poverty and its capital has still not been fully rebuilt despite support provided by the international community. Supermarket shelves across the country are empty, and where groceries are… Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
Press release 16th July 2021 Lebanon: Food, medicine, electricity - "We lack everything" say CARE teams As Lebanon spirals into economic freefall and political crisis with the resignation of Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri it is the everyday people who are suffering. Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
Press release 2nd February 2021 6 months on, Beirut blast still sends shockwaves through determined yet depleted Lebanese communities Beirut, Lebanon, 4 February, 2021 – Six months after the explosion at the Beirut port, Lebanon continues to face multiple and acute crises, with over half the population living below the poverty line and without a stable source of income. No meaningful… Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
Press release 20th January 2021 As Lebanon locks down once more in the face of soaring coronavirus cases, new CARE study highlights cost of over a year of multiple crises on the population 19 January 2021, Beirut, Lebanon - As Lebanon approaches its first week in new total lockdown, and the health system teeters on the brink of collapse, CARE is particularly worried about the impact on people’s economic situation and ability to access food… Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
Press release 28th October 2020 Women Increasingly at Risk and Unable to Access Assistance Post the Beirut Explosion BEIRUT, 28 October 2020 – In the aftermath of the Beirut Port explosion on August 4, women in female-headed households, living within the explosion range, are suffering increased vulnerability. The effects of economic turmoil, greater risks of gender… Press release Crisis Response Gender Equality Lebanon
Press release 11th August 2020 CARE is particularly worried about the thousands of women refugees and migrants affected by the Beirut blasts CARE International is seriously concerned about the fate of thousands of refugees and migrants – especially women and girls – following the Beirut blasts last week and urges donors and aid agencies to prioritise them amidst emergency aid and recovery… Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
Press release 7th August 2020 CARE begins distributions and psychosocial support to thousands of worst affected by Beirut blast CARE Lebanon today begins distributing 200 food parcels and hot meals to around 2,400 people in Achrafieh – one of the oldest and worst affected districts in Beirut City by Tuesday’s blast, with a focus on the most vulnerable including the elderly, women… Press release Crisis Response Lebanon
