As violence continues to escalate across Lebanon and displacement increases, the European Union has delivered 45 metric tons of emergency humanitarian supplies through UNICEF to support families affected by the conflict. The shipment was handed over to Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs to help address urgent needs among displaced populations.
The supplies include essential items such as first aid kits, blankets, winter clothing, plastic mats, water tanks, and kits designed for adolescents, early childhood development, and recreation. These materials are intended to support children and families who have been forced to leave their homes and will be distributed through shelters and humanitarian response centers across the country.
The recent surge in hostilities has triggered new waves of displacement, with thousands of families seeking refuge in collective shelters or host communities. Children are among the most vulnerable, facing serious disruptions to their safety, well-being, education, and access to essential services.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs, which is responsible for managing shelters and coordinating humanitarian aid, highlighted that the EU-supported shipment strengthens its ability to deliver urgent assistance. International support has been described as critical to ensuring that essential supplies reach displaced children and families during the ongoing crisis.
The humanitarian shipment is part of the European Union’s broader assistance to Lebanon and was delivered through the EU Humanitarian Air Bridge and other emergency response mechanisms. The initiative aims to expand humanitarian support and respond to the growing needs of communities affected by the conflict.
UNICEF is continuing to work with the Lebanese government and humanitarian partners to scale up its response. The organization is providing life-saving assistance such as healthcare services, safe water, child protection, education support, emergency supplies, and cash assistance to families impacted by the violence.
