Lebanon continues to host more refugees per capita than any other country in the world. Hostilities with Israel have led to widespread displacement, putting additional pressure on already strained communities and services.
NRC in Lebanon
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is providing vital support to refugees and communities across the country. Our teams are helping people meet their basic needs and rebuild their lives amid the ongoing crisis.
What’s happening in Lebanon?
Cross-border hostilities between Lebanon and Israel have led to significant displacement and destruction. The conflict escalated in late September 2024, with 66 days of intense bombardment in southern Lebanon, Beirut and the Beqaa. This triggered widespread displacement within the country, compounding an already dire humanitarian situation. Extensive damage to residential areas has left thousands of families without adequate shelter.
In addition, Lebanon hosts approximately 1.3 million refugees, primarily from Syria and Palestine. However, the country’s prolonged socioeconomic crisis has severely limited its capacity to meet their needs. The Lebanese currency has lost more than 95 per cent of its value in recent years, and over half of the population now live below the poverty line.
Following political changes in Syria at the end of 2024, some Syrian refugees have returned home to rebuild their lives. But movement in the opposite direction is also increasing, with tens of thousands of new arrivals from Syria seeking safety in Lebanon. As displacement patterns continue to evolve, many displaced families and refugees across Lebanon still desperately need support.
Region: Middle East
Population: 5.2 million
Total displaced: 91,185
Refugees hosted: 1.3 million
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is providing vital support to refugees and communities across the country. Our teams are helping people meet their basic needs and rebuild their lives amid the ongoing crisis.
What’s happening in Lebanon?
Cross-border hostilities between Lebanon and Israel have led to significant displacement and destruction. The conflict escalated in late September 2024, with 66 days of intense bombardment in southern Lebanon, Beirut and the Beqaa. This triggered widespread displacement within the country, compounding an already dire humanitarian situation. Extensive damage to residential areas has left thousands of families without adequate shelter.
In addition, Lebanon hosts approximately 1.3 million refugees, primarily from Syria and Palestine. However, the country’s prolonged socioeconomic crisis has severely limited its capacity to meet their needs. The Lebanese currency has lost more than 95 per cent of its value in recent years, and over half of the population now live below the poverty line.
Following political changes in Syria at the end of 2024, some Syrian refugees have returned home to rebuild their lives. But movement in the opposite direction is also increasing, with tens of thousands of new arrivals from Syria seeking safety in Lebanon. As displacement patterns continue to evolve, many displaced families and refugees across Lebanon still desperately need support.
Our response
We’re working with our partners in the following areas:
- Water, sanitation and hygiene – expanding access to clean water and sanitation, and developing sustainable water and waste solutions.
- Shelter and settlements – providing emergency shelter, running cash-for-rent programmes and improving housing conditions.
- Livelihoods and food security – helping communities develop resilient food systems, create livelihood opportunities and build income.
- Education – renovating schools, training teachers and running education programmes.
- Information, counselling and legal assistance – helping people obtain legal and civil documentation, resolve disputes, and secure housing, land and property rights.
Our operations
NRC office established: 2006
Areas of operation: Beirut, Mount Lebanon, South, North and Bekaa
Country Director: Maureen Philippon
Contact us
To report any suspected, alleged or actual act of fraud, corruption, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or abuse, and breaches of the Child Safeguarding Policy or Code of Conduct, related to or involving communities, contact the NRC Lebanon Community Helpline on 70 005 216 via WhatsApp at any time OR phone call or SMS text message from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 3.30 pm.
You can also email lb.accountability@nrc.no, or use the comment boxes displayed in our centres by filling out and submitting the complaint form (available next to the boxes) or using your own template.
You can also use the Community Helpline to inquire about the services provided by NRC.
For more information about our services and how to submit a complaint/feedback, see our brochure.
لإستعلام عن خدماتنا أو لتقديم أي شكاوى أو ملاحظات الرجاء تصفح المنشورات التالية
Our impact
In 2024, we assisted 332,490 people through our programmes in Lebanon:
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9,340Education
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3,148Livelihoods and food security
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52,377Shelter and settlements
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80,845Information, counselling and legal assistance
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137,236Water, sanitation and hygiene
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11,480other NRC activities
Note: some people received more than one type of assistance.
