Intersos Lebanon

10/04/2026

The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues to worsen day by day as Israeli attacks persist across the country. The heavy bombardment of Beirut and other parts of Lebanon two days ago, which left more than 300 civilians dead and over 1,150 injured, followed weeks of strikes targeting primarily the South, the Bekaa Valley and the capital. These attacks have resulted in the destruction of vital civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, bridges, roads, water pipelines, and fuel stations.

To date, more than 1,800 people have lost their lives, and over one million have been displaced. While 20% have found shelter in collective shelters, many others remain in precarious conditions, including in tents or public spaces.

Despite the fact that some of our own team members have been displaced, INTERSOS continues to provide assistance across the country. As our colleague in Lebanon, Paola Fappani, explains in this video, our teams remain committed to supporting those most affected.

09/04/2026

The recent massive wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, particularly in densely populated civilian areas in central Beirut, as well as in the South and the Bekaa valley, is deeply alarming and unacceptable. The 100 airstrikes that hit various areas within a span of 10 minutes came without any prior warning. Our team, who were on the ground yesterday providing humanitarian assistance to over one million displaced people, reported scenes of widespread destruction. These attacks, which have killed and injured over a thousand people in a single day, demonstrate a total disregard for civilian lives and the fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law. The silence of the international community is deafening. Civilian lives must be protected.

La recente e intensa ondata di attacchi israeliani in tutto il Libano, in particolare nelle aree civili densamente popolate del centro di Beirut, ma anche nel sud e nella valle della Bekaa, è profondamente allarmante e inaccettabile. I 100 attacchi aerei che hanno colpito varie zone nell’arco di 10 minuti sono avvenuti senza alcun preavviso.

Il nostro team, che ieri era sul campo per fornire assistenza umanitaria agli sfollati – attualmente sono più di un milione in tutto il Paese – ha riferito di scene di enorme distruzione. Questi attacchi dimostrano un totale disprezzo per le vite dei civili e per i principi fondamentali del Diritto Internazionale Umanitario.

Il silenzio della comunità internazionale è assordante: le vite dei civili devono essere protette.

01/04/2026

While Lebanon has faced a steady escalation of hostilities since the beginning of March, with over 1.2 million people displaced and entire districts under evacuation orders, a “crisis within a crisis” is emerging that often remains invisible: the worsening of vulnerabilities for women in contexts of violence. This is the case for Samar, in Jbeil.

At thirty years old, Samar found herself facing a situation of violence within the family unit just as the country was entering a phase of acute emergency. The destruction of infrastructure and the saturation of public services, repurposed as collective shelters, have made access to justice and protection even more difficult. For Samar, the risk was not only related to the conflict, but also to the loss of her fundamental rights and contact with her children.

In a context of reduced mobility and severe economic hardship, INTERSOS’ integrated intervention — combining case management, legal assistance, and psychological support, with the support of the European Union EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid — ensured the continuity needed to navigate her situation. Through consistent support sessions and the guidance of a dedicated legal team, Samar was able to understand her options and take the necessary steps toward family reunification and her own safety.

Ensuring these services today, despite Lebanon’s extreme instability, means safeguarding human rights and maintaining the protection of the most vulnerable as operational priorities, even during an emergency.

16/03/2026

With support from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF), managed by United Nations OCHA Lebanon, INTERSOS is scaling up its response to deliver essential shelter, WASH, and protection assistance to people displaced by the ongoing escalation, both inside and outside collective shelters.

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30/12/2025

Funded by Italy 🇮🇹 through the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Beirut, and implemented in partnership with DOT Lebanon, the project supported schools, students, caregivers, and educators through a holistic approach to education and protection.

📚 Students strengthened their digital literacy through Basic IT and Robotics activities, while learning about online safety and responsible technology use.
🏫 Schools were supported to create safer and more inclusive learning environments.
🛡️ Caregivers and school communities enhanced their awareness of child safeguarding and digital protection, strengthening their role in supporting children’s wellbeing.

This video reflects the collective efforts made to empower schools, protect children, and invest in safer, knowledge-driven futures.



المشروع ممول من إيطاليا 🇮🇹 عبر الوكالة الإيطالية للتعاون الإنمائي (AICS)، ونُفّذ بالشراكة مع DOT لبنان، حيث دعم المدارس والطلاب ومقدّمي الرعاية والكوادر التعليمية من خلال مقاربة شاملة تجمع بين التعليم والحماية.

📚 عمل المشروع على تعزيز المهارات الرقمية لدى الطلاب من خلال أنشطة أساسيات الكمبيوتر والروبوتات، إلى جانب التوعية حول السلامة الرقمية.
🏫 كما تم دعم المدارس لخلق بيئات تعليمية أكثر أمانًا وشمولًا.
🛡️ وتم تعزيز وعي الأهالي والمجتمع المدرسي حول حماية الطفل والسلامة الرقمية، بما يساهم في دعم رفاه الأطفال وحمايتهم.

يعكس هذا الفيديو الجهود المشتركة المبذولة لتمكين المدارس، وحماية الأطفال، وبناء مستقبل قائم على المعرفة والأمان.

#إيطاليا #التعليم

30/12/2025

On 9 December, INTERSOS marked the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a community event in Bayssour Public Garden, bringing together women, girls, and community members to raise awareness on ending digital violence against women and girls.

The activity included recreational activities, dissemination of key awareness messages, and a shared breakfast, creating a safe and engaging space for dialogue, solidarity, and collective action.

This activity was implemented by INTERSOS, funded by the European Union, and conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Bayssour Municipality, in collaboration with ECHO and Bayssour Social Development Center.

Together, we stand against digital violence and reaffirm our commitment to dignity, protection, and equality for all women and girls. 💜

30/12/2025

In partnership with Action Against Hunger (ACF), distributions were carried out in Chhim SDC, Deir El Qamar SDC, Amchit SDC, and Bayssour SDC, reaching 664 households with 1,328 food parcels and 167 hygiene kits (distributed in Deir El Qamar).

During the distributions, INTERSOS teams also shared information on protection awareness and available services.

بالتعاون مع Action Against Hunger (ACF)، تم تنفيذ عمليات توزيع في مراكز Chhim SDC وDeir El Qamar SDC وAmchit SDC وBayssour SDC، حيث تم الوصول إلى 664 أسرة من خلال توزيع 1,328 حصة غذائية و167 حقيبة مواد نظافة (في دير القمر).

وخلال التوزيعات، قامت فرق INTERSOS أيضًا بمشاركة معلومات حول التوعية بالحماية والخدمات المتاحة.

30/12/2025

2025 has been one of the toughest years for children, especially in countries where conflicts continue to take away childhoods.
Yet the future is not written once and for all. There is still the possibility to imagine yourself differently, to choose, to become what you want.
Let this festive season be a simple but necessary wish: that every girl and every child can grow up without wars and violence deciding instead who they will become.
Happy holidays to those who believe that protecting dreams today means defending everyone’s tomorrow.

كان عام 2025 من أصعب الأعوام على الأطفال، ولا سيّما في البلدان التي ما زالت النزاعات فيها تسلب الطفولة وتدمّرها.
ومع ذلك، فالمستقبل ليس قدراً محتوماً كُتب وانتهى. لا تزال هناك مساحة لتخيّل الذات بشكل مختلف، للاختيار، ولأن يصبح الإنسان ما يريد أن يكون.
في هذا الموسم الاحتفالي، ليكن هذا التمنّي البسيط والضروري: أن تكبر كل فتاة وكل طفل في عالم لا تحدّد فيه الحروب والعنف من سيكونون.
أطيب الأمنيات في الأعياد لكل من يؤمن بأن حماية الأحلام اليوم هي دفاع عن مستقبل الجميع غداً.

02/12/2025

Join us on 9 December for a powerful day of activism, solidarity and awareness. Let’s stand together to end digital violence against women & girls. 💜

انضموا إلينا في ٩ كانون الأوّل للوقوف معًا والتوعية ضد العنف الرقمي بحقّ النساء والفتيات. 💜

01/12/2025

In Hermel, uninterrupted access to water has long been a daily challenge, especially during frequent power cuts. With support from Stichting Vluchteling (SV) and in collaboration with the Bekaa Water Establishment, INTERSOS installed solar panels at the local water station, securing a steady and reliable water supply for hundreds of families through clean, renewable energy.

To ensure lasting impact, a community-based WASH committee has also been established to continuously monitor water, sanitation, and hygiene needs in the area, strengthening local ownership and enabling rapid response when challenges arise.

By promoting renewable solar energy and empowering local community structures, INTERSOS and SV are reducing dependency on fuel and supporting long-term community resilience.



في الهرمل، شكّل الحصول المستمر على المياه تحدّياً يومياً منذ فترة طويلة، خاصة خلال الانقطاعات المتكررة للكهرباء.

بدعم من مؤسسة ستختينغ فلوتشلينغ وبالتعاون مع مؤسسة مياه البقاع، قامت إنترسوس بتركيب ألواح شمسية في محطة ضخ المياه المحلية، مما أتاح تأمين تدفّق ثابت وموثوق للمياه إلى مئات العائلات باستخدام طاقة نظيفة ومتجددة.

ولضمان استدامة هذا الأثر، تم إنشاء لجنة مجتمعية للمياه والإصحاح والنظافة (WASH) لمتابعة احتياجات المنطقة بشكل مستمر، وتعزيز الملكية المحلية، وضمان الاستجابة السريعة عند ظهور أي تحديات.

من خلال تعزيز استخدام الطاقة الشمسية المتجددة وتمكين الهياكل المجتمعية المحلية، تساهم إنترسوس وSV في تقليل الاعتماد على الوقود ودعم صمود المجتمعات المحلية على المدى الطويل.

#لبنان #الهرمل #المياه #الاستدامة #إنترسوس

27/11/2025

👨‍👩‍👧 Even inside a family home, small moments can escalate quickly.
This video shows how frustration within the household can grow into conflict—and how understanding, patience, and healthy communication can bring calm back into our homes.

This video is developed by INTERSOS with support from the members of the Community-Based Initiative (CBI) and funded by the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) United Nations OCHA Lebanon.



👨‍👩‍👧 حتى داخل المنزل، قد تتحوّل اللحظات البسيطة إلى توتر سريع.
يُظهر هذا الفيديو كيف يمكن أن تتصاعد الخلافات العائلية، وكيف يساعد التفهّم، الصبر، والتواصل الصحي على إعادة الهدوء إلى الأجواء.

تم تطوير هذا الفيديو من قبل إنترسوس بدعم من أعضاء المبادرة المجتمعية وبتمويل من الصندوق الإنساني للبنان (LHF) .

#إنترسوس #لبنان #الأسرة