UNRWA - Contribution to UNRWA's 2022 Emergency Appeal for Lebanon

Progetto concluso

In Lebanon, the needs of Palestine refugees have been exacerbated by the multiple crises hitting the country over the past 2 years. UNRWA plays an important role in preserving the resilience of Palestine refugees and in preserving stability in the region. Switzerland therefore responds to UNRWA’s Syria, Lebanon and Jordan Emergency Appeal 2022 by earmarking its support to the emergency needs of Palestine refugees in Lebanon, including provision of cash and food assistance.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Libano
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Conflitto & fragilitá
Aiuto alimentare d’emergenza
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Prevenzione dei conflitti
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
CHF  1’000’000
Contesto

Palestine refugees in Lebanon receive health, education and social services from UNRWA.

The deteriorating situation in Lebanon is impacting heavily Palestine refugees who were already among the most vulnerable communities. In the context of growing impoverishment of the Palestine refugees, reliance on UNRWA is expected to increase in 2022. Under this appeal, UNAWA will strive to maintain access to basic services for Palestine refugees bearing in mind that the Agency’s budget did not increase but is faced with the increased prices of basic essential services in Lebanon due to the lifting of subsidies and rising inflation.

Obiettivi Preserve resilience through the provision of humanitarian assistance, ensuring that the most vulnerable refugees meet their basic needs.
Gruppi target Vulnerable Palestine refugees from Lebanon and from Syria, affected by the compounded crises in Lebanon.
Effetti a medio termine Crises affected Palestine refugee households have increased access to emergency humanitarian services in Lebanon.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

  • Distribution of monthly multi-purpose cash assistance to PRL and PRS, as well as top-up payments to PRS
  • Ensure continued access of PRL and PRS to primary health-care services at UNRWA health centres
  • Ensure the continuity of learning for PRL and PRS in UNRWA schools
  • Improve access to livelihood and employment opportunity for 440 Palestine Refugees
  • Strengthen prevention and protection response for PRS and vulnerable PRL
  • Enhance the safety and security of UNRWA personnel to facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid
  • Maintain and repair UNRWA’s installations for continued service provision
  • Ensure the cost-effectiveness of the emergency response and that PR benefit from UNRWA's assistance and services to the maximum extent


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

Results from previous phases:

  • Through the core contribution, Switzerland supported UNRWA in maintaining essential and critical services to vulnerable Palestine refugees

Baseline for this phase:

  • 73% of Palestine Refugees from Lebanon (PRL) are living below the poverty line
  • 87.3% of Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) live below the absolute poverty line and 11.3% exist in a state of abject poverty


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
  • Agenzia delle Nazioni Unite per il soccorso e l'occupazione dei profughi palestinesi nel Vicino Oriente


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori UNRWA’s interventions are coordinated closely with the governmental authorities, other UN agencies and other humanitarian organizations.
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    1’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    1’000’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF   1’000’000
Fasi del progetto Fase 2 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023   (Completed)

Fase 1 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed)