After Israeli attacks forced them to flee their home in southern Beirut, Sana and her two children are now sheltering in a sports stadium.
© UNHCR/Magnum Photos/Emin Ozmen

Lebanon Emergency

Donate now to help families who've lost everything.

In Lebanon, conflict has forced more than one million people to flee for their lives.

Recent attacks in Lebanon have killed hundreds of people, decimated homes and forced families to flee empty-handed. 

Despite the recent ceasefire, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Families are sheltering in cramped conditions in classrooms and mosques. Others are sleeping in their cars or even on the streets. They urgently need food, water, healthcare and basic supplies.

Some families have begun returning home only to find utter destruction. Many more remain displaced, unsure of whether it's safe to go back. 

The people of Lebanon have endured wave after wave of conflict. Please donate now to deliver emergency aid. 

"I started to hear the sound of strikes hitting the neighbourhood. I immediately woke up my son and daughter and left home. Everyone was fleeing their homes, shouting, crying."

Sana, 51, and her two children were forced to flee southern Beirut and seek shelter at a stadium.

A woman walks over the rubble of a bombed building in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiye.
© UNHCR/Ximena Borrazas

Lebanon hosts the largest number of refugees in the world per capita. There are around 1.5 million Syrian refugees in the country.

Alongside Lebanese locals, Syrian refugees are among those most affected by this crisis. Some are crossing back into Syria despite ongoing instability there. They urgently need support to survive and rebuild. 

UNHCR has been working in Lebanon for over 60 years, assisting both Lebanese and refugee communities in times of crisis. Within Lebanon, dedicated teams are working with authorities to provide shelter, relief items, emergency cash, healthcare and psychological support. Teams are also at the Syrian border, providing vital aid and guidance for those seeking safety. 

Violence and destruction have left families reeling. Please donate now to reach more people in need with life-saving support. 

Emergency Shelter

Your gift can provide emergency shelter to protect families forced to flee their homes.

Relief Items

Your gift can provide relief items like blankets, mattresses and kitchen sets for families who've lost everything.

Counselling

Your gift can provide counselling for traumatised families.

Fundraising Commitment

Our fundraising impact

The majority of funds raised by Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.

72%
Humanitarian programs
14%
Admin
14%
Fundraising