Updates on our work
The latest updates from our work with children in Jordan and Lebanon, and the work and achievements of our volunteers, fundraisers and generous donors here in the UK.
Building resilience – The Lebanon Response Plan 2024
The Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) 2024, co-led by the Government of Lebanon and the United Nations, is a comprehensive strategy to address Lebanon’s overlapping humanitarian, economic, and environmental crises. Against…
Winter in Lebanon: A season of hardship and compassionate action
Winter in Lebanon can be beautiful, with snow-capped mountains and crisp air. But for the thousands of families living in refugee camps or struggling in impoverished communities, it’s a season…
Honouring the resilience of refugees on International Migrants Day
Every year, International Migrants Day on 18th December serves as a global reminder of the immense challenges faced by migrant communities and their vital contributions to society. Observed since its…
Celebrating inclusion and empowerment: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3rd December each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a powerful reminder of the need to build a more inclusive and equitable world. This day…
Celebrating Universal Children’s Day: How UKC4C transforms futures in Lebanon
Universal Children’s Day, observed annually on 20 November, is a global initiative that promotes children’s rights and enhances their welfare worldwide. This day commemorates the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption…
Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict
Lebanon is enduring a profound humanitarian crisis due to escalating conflicts, particularly in its southern regions. The hostilities have led to significant civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and extensive infrastructure damage,…
Lebanon faces crisis, communities respond with compassion
Lebanon is enduring an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as escalating violence devastates the nation. The United Nations reports that nearly 600 people have lost their lives since late September (correct as…
A Story of Resilience: Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Said and 76 years of being a refugee in Lebanon
In 1948, during the Nakba—a period of profound displacement for Palestinians—thousands of families were uprooted from their homes. Among them was Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Said, who was only seven years old…
Rising challenges for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
The Syrian civil war, which has spanned over a decade, has forced millions of people to seek refuge in neighbouring countries. Lebanon, a small nation with its own economic challenges,…