The average number of assisted families during the a/m period is 35% of the overall number of families reportedly arrived to DRC Bekaa operational area.
DRC in Lebanon
The Danish Refugee Council began operating in Lebanon in 2004. Since then, the organization
has partnered with local and international NGOs to implement different programs that followed the
country’s needs. Today, DRC’s main focus is on assisting those affected by the Syrian crisis, including
refugees and members of the hosting communities. DRC also provides assistance to Palestinian
refugees, migrant domestic workers and women at risk.
DRC currently addresses the needs of four displaced population groups, as well as the affected
Lebanese communities:
-Syrian refugees feeling...
The Syrian crisis continues to provoke an ever increasing displacement across the border into Lebanon. According to the UNHCR, more than 569,000 Syrian refugees are now receiving protection and assistance from the Lebanese government, the UN and NGO’s. With no end to the crisis in sight, the number of Syrian refugees entering Lebanon is expected to rise to one million by the end of the year, posing a significant challenge to hosting communities around Lebanon. DRC and its partners continue to provide essential services to meet the needs of refugees and locals.
DRC’s emergency strategy focuses...
This report is the result of an assessment undertaken by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) from March 28. to June 27, 2005 in Lebanon. The assessment was supported financially by the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO).
This study is designed to explore distinguishing features of Palestinians not registered with UNRWA in terms of their general living conditions, with a focus on access to basic services, and their aspirations.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization working in Lebanon since 2004. In May 2011, DRC responded to a call from UNHCR, when the Syrian crisis started and the first Syrian refugees came into Lebanon. DRC believes that no refugee must be in want of help to find protection and durable solutions and hence the emergency response aims to provide immediate relief and protection to displaced refugees, including their vulnerable hosts, in an impartial, inclusive and neutral manner, adhering to the Code of Conduct of the Red Cross and Red Crescent...
DRC LEBANON BACKGROUNDThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization working in Lebanon since 2004. In May 2011, DRC responded to a call from UNHCR, when the Syrian crisis started and the first Syrian refugees came into Lebanon. DRC believes that no refugee must be in want of help to find protection and durable solutions and hence the emergency response aims to provide immediate relief and protection to displaced refugees, including their vulnerable hosts, in an impartial, inclusive and neutral manner, adhering to the Code of Conduct of the Red...
By Ibtikar Research & Consulting, s.a.l. Sonya Knox, Leila Zakharia, Ilina Srour September 8, 2012
Executive Summary
The “Market Study in Saida: Creative entry points to the job market” presents findings triangulated from a comprehensive literature review of all available data, a quantitative market survey of 47 institutions in Saida assessing market demand, and qualitative research with 78 women (Palestinian and Iraqi refugees and Lebanese women at risk) and key stakeholders assessing market supply.
The literature review brings together data and analysis from UN and governmental agencies and...