Our emergency program operates with agility and a deep understanding of the local contexts, which is essential for addressing the immediate needs of the communities we serve. It is designed to provide a rapid and effective response to crises. With unemployment rates rising and essential services collapsing, the need for a comprehensive emergency response has never been more critical. Feedback from the community, particularly from women, has been integral in shaping the design and implementation of our projects, ensuring that our responses effectively address the specific needs of those affected.

Throughout 2023, the program concentrated on addressing two critical issues as outlined in our updated emergency plan: the economic collapse and the expanding poverty levels throughout Lebanon, and the escalating security situation in southern Lebanon.

Despite challenges related to funding constraints, the program's activities in 2023 were a continuation of our efforts to manage the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut port explosion, albeit at a more sustained pace. Key interventions included:

• Shelter Enhancement: Rehabilitation of 220 shelters in the Badawi and Naher Al Bared camps, prioritizing vulnerable populations such as female-headed households and the elderly.
• Psychosocial Support: Provision of psychosocial first aid, aiming to improve the psychological well-being of children and adults affected by the crises, thereby enhancing their long-term resilience..
• Food Security and Hygiene: Immediate relief in food security paired with WASH initiatives to support displaced families in maintaining essential living standards.
• Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA): Financial aid for families severely impacted by the conflicts, facilitating temporary relief until more permanent recovery solutions are implemented.