Lebanon's economic crisis has led to widespread unemployment and pushed essential services like healthcare, education, water, and sanitation to the brink of collapse. The recent escalation of violence has further left children injured, displaced, and terrified.
There are over 1.5 million Syrian refugees in the country, with 90% of them living in extreme poverty.
Children are at significant risk of child labour, lack of access to education, and developing negative coping mechanisms and long-term mental health distress.
War Child is committed to supporting vulnerable children, their families, and communities in over 40 locations across Lebanon. Our programmes focus on psychosocial support, education, and child protection to foster resilience and hope.
We collaborate with local NGOs and grassroots organisations to co-create our projects and enhance their capacities. Our goal is to reach as many children as possible, including parents and caregivers, and to ensure the inclusion of children with disabilities.
It is safe at home and at the War Child centre, but not outside. We go to the centre on a bus and I play and draw with my friends there.Adil, Lebanon
Child Protection Prevention and Response
We implement community-driven initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against children, ensuring safe environments where children can grow and thrive despite the humanitarian crises they face.
Parent and Caregiver Support
We work with parents and caregivers to enhance their parenting skills and promote their own mental wellbeing. This supports families and helps create a protective environment for children.
Education Programmes
Our education programmes provide access to quality learning opportunities for children who have been displaced or affected by conflict. We focus on both formal and informal education to help children continue their education and regain a sense of normalcy.
Psychosocial Support Interventions
We offer psychosocial support to help children and their families cope with the trauma and stress of displacement and conflict. Our interventions are designed to build resilience and improve the mental health of children.
Our work is driven by a deep commitment to creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive despite the challenging circumstances they face.
Children living through armed conflict do not grow up in isolation. The stresses and physical threats they face frequently affect their parents and caregivers too. As well as having a significant effect on their own wellbeing, it can also diminish their ability to protect and support the children in their care.
BeThere enhances the capabilities of caregivers, empowering them to effectively utilise their existing parenting knowledge and skills. The programme supports children by boosting the psychosocial wellbeing of the people who care for them.
Donate to War Child today and help us be there for children in Lebanon and other conflict zones around the world.
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