Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic
1. Background
Recent surveys found that 70% of refugee households are now below the poverty line of USD 3.84/person/day (VASyR, 2015) as compared to 50% in 2014.
Given the large-scale needs, the level of vulnerability, and exposure to winter conditions,
UNHCR aims to assist 180,000 refugee families (900,000 individuals) and 53,000 vulnerable Lebanese families (193,000 individuals) between November 2015 and March 2016.Cash support is preferred by refugees; this will be supplemented by distribution of fuel cards, blankets and stoves, as well as shelter weatherproofing activities.
