Lebanon
CARE’s work in Lebanon
CARE began working in Lebanon in 2006, to help meet the needs of people affected by conflict. We initially worked through Lebanese partner organisations, and then through our own country office to address the needs of refugees and their host communities. Refugees, most of them fleeing the conflict in Syria, account for almost a quarter of the population in Lebanon. Most refugee families live in unfurnished houses, work sites or tents. We work with local authorities to improve water supply and sanitation infrastructure for refugees and host communities, and we meet their most basic and pressing needs.