Summary
The 2018 Lebanon Crisis Response has secured US$ 281.9 million to date, of its total funding requirements of US$ 2.68 billion. 1 The lack of predictable funding at the beginning of the year is having an impact on the ability of partners to ensure coverage of critical activities in key sectors in 2018. Additionally, with low levels of multi-year funding, planning beyond essential services remains challenging.
The water, protection, health and social stability sectors face persistent funding shortfalls, as noted also by the Government-led High Level Steering Committee. These sectors provide critical support to the most vulnerable, alleviate resource pressures, as well as mitigate social tensions in a context of growing host community fatigue.
In addition, the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, to be held on 24-25 April 2018, provides an opportunity to highlight the continued need to address education and livelihoods challenges in Lebanon.