Lebanon Crisis Relief: Help Children in Urgent Need
Years of economic hardship, displacement and conflict have left millions of children across Lebanon facing uncertainty. Today, children are coping with repeated disruptions to their education, damage to essential services and the lasting impacts of violence.
Save the Children has worked in Lebanon since 1953, helping children stay safe, continue learning and access the support they need to recover and thrive. From emergency education programs and child protection services to clean water and community resilience projects, we're helping children and families rebuild their futures.
A graphic depicting 1.3 million people in Lebanon have been displaced internally since the recent escalating in hostilities.
1.3 million people in Lebanon have been displaced internally
A graphic depicting escalating hostilities in Lebanon have killed more than 120 children.
Escalating hostilities have killed more than 120 children
A graphic depicting the stat that prior to the current crisis, 3 million people, including refugees, in Lebanon already required assistance.
Prior to the crisis, 3 million people, including refugees, in Lebanon already required assistance
Lebanon's Children Face Overlapping Crises
Lebanon remains one of the world's most complex humanitarian emergencies. Families are navigating the effects of economic instability, ongoing displacement, damaged infrastructure and continued insecurity.
Children are among the hardest hit:
Hundreds of thousands have experienced displacement.
Nearly 770,000 children are experiencing heightened emotional distress due to violence, loss and instability.
More than 100,000 children could face interruptions to their education.
Damaged water infrastructure continues to affect communities returning to conflict-affected areas.
As families work to recover, humanitarian support remains critical.
Save the Children's Humanitarian Response in Lebanon
Save the Children has been working in Lebanon since 1953, helping children survive, learn and stay safe. As the crisis in the Middle East escalated, our teams mobilized within hours, delivering essential hygiene items and safe drinking water to families forced to flee—already reaching more than 4,000 households.
Safe Spaces for Education in Emergencies
Children affected by conflict and displacement need safe places to learn and regain a sense of normalcy. Through learning centers and education programs, we help children continue their education while receiving emotional support.
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Child Protection and Mental Health
Repeated exposure to violence and displacement can affect children's wellbeing. Our programs provide psychosocial support, safe spaces and protection services that help children recover and build resilience.
Clean Water and Essential Services
Conflict has damaged critical water infrastructure across parts of Lebanon. Save the Children supports the rehabilitation of water systems that help restore reliable access to safe water for families returning home.
Support for Refugee and Displaced Families
We provide essential assistance to refugee and displaced communities, helping children and caregivers access education, protection services, clean water, hygiene support and other resources needed to recover and rebuild.
Crisis in Lebanon: What to Know
What is the humanitarian situation in Lebanon today?
Lebanon remains in a prolonged humanitarian crisis driven by years of economic hardship, displacement, conflict and pressure on public services. The recent Lebanon-Israel war deepened existing challenges, leaving hundreds of thousands of children displaced and damaging schools, healthcare facilities and other essential infrastructure.
Children are among those most affected, facing interrupted education, protection risks, emotional distress and growing hunger. Nearly one fifth of children in Lebanon are expected to face crisis-level hunger or worse between April and August 2026.
How has conflict affected children in Lebanon?
Children in Lebanon have paid a devastating price during years of recurring violence and instability. Hundreds of children have been killed or injured, while many more have experienced displacement, interrupted education and loss of access to essential services.
Attacks on schools, healthcare facilities and other civilian infrastructure have disrupted daily life and created long-term challenges for children's safety, wellbeing and development. Children have the right to grow up safe, healthy and protected, even during conflict.
How is Save the Children helping children and families in Lebanon?
Save the Children has been working in Lebanon since 1953, supporting children affected by conflict, displacement and economic hardship.
Today, we work across the country to help children stay safe, continue learning and access essential services. Our programs include:
- Education and learning support
- Child protection services
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Water, sanitation and hygiene programs
- Cash assistance and basic household support
- Health and nutrition services
We work directly and alongside local partners to reach children in both emergency and recovery settings.
How is the crisis affecting children's mental health?
Years of conflict, displacement and uncertainty have taken a significant toll on children's emotional wellbeing. Many children have lost their sense of safety after experiencing violence, displacement or repeated interruptions to school and daily life.
An estimated 770,000 children in Lebanon are experiencing heightened distress linked to violence, loss and displacement. Access to mental health and psychosocial support helps children regain stability, build resilience and recover from traumatic experiences.
How can I help children in Lebanon?
Your support can help children and families access the services they need to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
Donations help Save the Children provide:
- Safe learning opportunities
- Child protection and mental health support
- Clean water and hygiene services
- Emergency relief supplies
- Health and nutrition assistance
- Support for displaced and refugee families
Together, we can help children in Lebanon stay safe, continue learning and build a brighter future.
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Updated: August 20, 2026