Lebanon
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Première Urgence Internationale breaks down economic barriers of health in Lebanon
Published on 18 February 2019 | NewsIn Lebanon, thousands of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese live below the poverty line, and cannot access primary healthcare services. Première Urgence Internationale is conducting a project to reduce these economic barriers and ensure access to basic healthcare for all patients.Read more -
In Lebanon, Syrian refugee camps caught in the storm Norma
Published on 30 January 2019 | NewsA strong windstorm called Norma reached Lebanon affecting informal Syrian refugee camps in Akkar and in the Bekaa valley. Première Urgence Internationale, which launched its first emergency response in Lebanon in 1996, intervened to support the populationsRead more -
“The assistance you gave us will help us stand up again”
Published on 1 June 2018 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale in Lebanon is currently implementing activities in Saida, Jezzine and Nabatieh districts, in the South of the country. Première Urgence Internationale has implemented Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA) since 2015. Through this program, households threatened with eviction following an unplanned event or shock such as a job loss or hospitalisation receive a maximum of US$400 .The aim is to prevent eviction and to give households an opportunity to positively cope with the acute challenges. Here is the story of one of these families.Read more -
LEBANON HIT BY A DROP IN FUNDING FOR HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS
Published on 30 October 2017 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale has had a presence in Lebanon since 1996. Teams have worked hard to improve the situation for host populations and refugees in a country crippled by economic and security difficulties. While funding for humanitarian projects is declining, Antoine Sagot-Priez, Lebanon mission leader for Première Urgence Internationale, emphasises that it is essential to continue working on a daily basis to support vulnerable people.Read more