📋 Tender Overview
The humanitarian needs in Lebanon have increased as a result of large-scale displacement and destruction following the 2023/2024-armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The disbursement mechanism of the UN run Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) is fast, efficient and effective because it works with pre-assessed organizations in pre-assessed sectors and geographical l ocations. The fund therefore remains one of the preferred partners in the humanitarian response.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Lebanon
Emergency Relief and Protection
Water
Health
Emergency food assistance
Water supply
Primary health care
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2028
CHF 4’000’000
The project in brief
Background According to the World Bank, poverty in Lebanon has reached 44% of the population by 2024 as a result of a multitude of crisis including the 2023/2024-armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, 103,346 people remain displaced outside their cadastre of origin as of 29 January (IOM). The UN flash appeal extension from January to March 2025 aim to target 1 million persons to meet the basic needs of the population in the following main sectors basic assistance, education, food security, health, nutrition, protection, shelter and WASH. The capacity of the country to cope with humanitarian needs may steadily increase when a new and reform-oriented government comes into power. However, currently the government response is weak in addressing the needs of internally displaced people, refugees from Syria and victims of the economic crisis.
Objectives The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund aims to support the timely allocation and disbursement of resources of the international community to response to the most critical humanitarian needs.
Target groups Crises-affected population in Lebanon including Lebanese, Syrian refugees, Palestine refugees and migrant workers. The LHF employs a person-centred approach to focus on those most vulnerable and at risk, including people with special needs, the elderly, female-headed households and those with chronic medical conditions.
Medium-term outcomes The LHF focuses on the following objectives:
Assisting all vulnerable communities in Lebanon regardless of status, nationality, gender or age
Responding in a timely manner to any unforeseen humanitarian emergency
Addressing the challenges of underfunded sectors and ensuring the continuity of services provided to the most vulnerable
Empowering national NGOs and increasing their outreach
Ensuring a reserve fund for unforeseen emergencies.
Results Expected results:
Addressing emerging and new priorities, including the country’s preparedness and response to crises.
Helping cover financing gaps in the Lebanon Response Plan implementation
Improving the relevance and coherence of the humanitarian response.
Supporting and strengthening Humanitarian coordination, needs assessments and risk management
Results from previous phases: In 2024,
