Lebanon :: Oxfam GB

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Lebanon

Sabatt Iiouh (left) with brother and other family members sorting through a pile of olives. Photo: Jane Beesley

Oxfam began working in Lebanon during the conflict with Israel in July 2006. Our focus is now on helping people build sustainable livelihoods.

Intro

Overcoming instability

Oxfam began working in Lebanon in July 2006, during the month-long war with Israel in which 900,000 people where displaced. We responded quickly to help civilians caught up in the fighting.

Find out more about Oxfam's response to the Middle East crisis

The conflict severely disrupted many people's means of production, and ability to earn an income.

How Oxfam is helping

Oxfam is helping people rebuild their livelihoods so that they can earn a secure living. We are also preparing a contingency plan to be prepared for any possible future needs.

Oxfam's other work in Lebanon

Providing technical assistance on issues such as finances and programme management to local groups
Providing assistance to Palestinian refugees in Nahr Al Barid camp

Oxfam's work in Lebanon in depth