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Creation date: 2 February, 2015I

The current number of people seeking refuge in Lebanon from Syria is nearly 1.2 million – almost 170 times the number of displaced who came to Lebanon only three years ago. Coupled with nearly 1.5 million vulnerable Lebanese and over 313,000 Palestinian refugees, the total number of people in need within Lebanon has reached over 3 million. As of 5 January, the government has applied new regulations for the entry of Syrians into Lebanon. In light of the increased pressure and vulnerability felt by local Lebanese resulting from the protracted crisis in Syria, the IFRC and National Societies are focusing on a more holistic community-based approach to address needs and alleviate tensions between the refugee and host communities. The need for community-based humanitarian organisations with local access like the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) and the Palestine Red Crescent in Lebanon (PRCS/L) has never been more pressing. These National Societies must be supported so they may continue to respond to increasing demands for its services.

Appeal Summary

CHF

February 2015

53% of Syrian refugees are under18 years of age.

14% of Syrian refugees are living in InformalSettelments

18 million IFRC appeal budget in CHF

July 2012

450,000

159,000

1.2 million

Registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon

June 2013

Feb. 2015

Lebanese Red Cross

Palestinian Red Crecent/L

Situation Update

Gaps

18 million

Budget 2015 (CHF)

Funding required

Covered Needed

needed until June 2015CHF 1,483,500

CHF

needed until Dec.2015CHF 3,559,450

needed until Dec. 2015CHF 2,967,000

needed until Dec. 2015CHF 377,260

needed until Dec. 2015CHF 1,790,918

needed until Dec. 2015CHF 1,988,750

needed until Dec.2015CHF 8,070

Coordination with Partners

UN System

The RC/RC in Lebanon coordinates closely with the UNHCR and other partners through the interagency support plans and cluster system. LRC and UNHCR have signed a data-sharing agree-ment to avoid gaps and duplication and to ensure that the work of each agency complements the other.

RC/RC Movement Partners

In addition to the IFRC, LRC and ICRC presence in Lebanon, there are 15 RC/RC National Societies who continue to work in-country in support of the LRC, and in many cases the PRCS/Lebanon. Under the leadership of the LRC, coordination among Movement members in Lebanon is systematic and guided through a Partnership coordination mechanism that mitigates duplication and ensures the work of Movement partners is stream-lined both internally and with external partners. The IFRC “Who does What, Where and When” (4Ws) map illustrates the complementarity of RC/RC National Societies work within Lebanon.

LRC sta� and volunteers distribute hygiene kits in Zahle - Photo credit: I. Malla

LRC sta� and volunteers registering Syrian refugees in the Bekaa - Photo credit: I. Malla