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.

An alleyway in Lebanon [Dielon_ManU / Flickr]

Building resilience – The Lebanon Response Plan 2024

January 18, 2025

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

December 30, 2024

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…

UKC4C staff working with Palestinian refugee children in Lebanon as part of our Education Aid programs

Honouring the resilience of refugees on International Migrants Day

December 12, 2024

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…

UKC4C staff deliver electric wheelchairs to refugees with disabilities living in Lebanon

Celebrating inclusion and empowerment: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2024

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…

UKC4C staff working with Palestinian refugee children in Lebanon as part of our Education Aid programs

Celebrating Universal Children’s Day: How UKC4C transforms futures in Lebanon

November 20, 2024

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…

Food aid is a vital part of our work and we helped thousands of people struggling with food insecurity over the year.

Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict

October 18, 2024

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,…

Photo from a vigil and rally held outside the Embassy of Lebanon, in Washington DC, US [24 Sep 2024, Diane Krauthamer, Flickr]

Lebanon faces crisis, communities respond with compassion

September 28, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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…

Members of the UKC4C field staff in Lebanon

Rising challenges for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

August 6, 2024

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,…