Overall Situation
5 October 2026As of 25 September, the Ministry of Public Health recorded 4,386 people killed and 12,413 injured since 2 March 2026.
Southern Lebanon and Nabatieh remained volatile through September, with intermittent military activity continuing to affect civilian safety, humanitarian access, livelihoods and the sustainability of returns. Damaged infrastructure, access constraints and explosive remnants of war continue to impede recovery in conflict-affected areas.
IOM’s latest national mobility snapshot recorded 341,228 IDPs and 864,680 returnees as of 15 September, including 16,536 IDPs across 166 collective sites.
Humanitarian needs remain substantial. The 2026 Lebanon Response Plan Addendum identifies 1.20 million people in need from September to December and targets 732,125 people with humanitarian and stabilization assistance. Food insecurity remains acute, with Crisis-level outcomes expected to persist through January 2027 across Akkar, Baalbek-El Hermel, Bekaa, Beirut, South and Nabatieh.
Education and health services remain severely affected. UNICEF reports 436 schools damaged, including 37 destroyed, leaving around 100,000 children at risk of lacking a classroom. As of late September, 21 primary healthcare centres and three hospitals remained closed, while 17 hospitals had been damaged since the escalation began.
Humanitarian Response Snapshot
2026 LRP Addendum · October 2026 · Sector reporting through September where available- 16,536 IDPs remained in 166 collective sites as of 15 September 2026.
- The Government-led shelter consolidation plan covers 61 educational buildings and 7,194 IDPs.
- 41 buildings have been fully freed for learning, 11 remain under shared education/shelter use, and 9 remain shelters for now.
- Consolidation is being implemented progressively, with continuity of services and safe, voluntary relocation identified as core requirements.
- 611,263 health consultations provided.
- 208,096 patients received medication.
- 21 PHCCs and 3 hospitals remained closed; 17 hospitals have been damaged.
- 215 attacks on healthcare have been recorded since 2 March, resulting in 135 deaths and 416 injuries.
- 48,551 people reached with GBV prevention, mitigation and response activities through 7 September.
- More than 6,800 displaced people received specialized GBV services, including case management, psychosocial support, cash assistance and referrals.
- 31,146 dignity kits were distributed to women and adolescent girls.
- 24 mobile GBV teams and 21 women and girls’ safe spaces were supported nationwide.
- 1,301,642 people reached with WASH assistance since 2 March, based on cumulative Flash Appeal reporting through end-August.
- 334 water stations supported and 1.035 million litres of fuel provided, sustaining water supply for around 891,797 people.
- 143,037 hygiene kits and 95,827 menstrual hygiene kits distributed.
- A cluster of 16 hepatitis A cases was reported in Bekaa in late September and was suspected to be linked to sewage overflow affecting a water source; Health and WASH actors are responding.
- Of 1,089 education facilities assessed, 436 were damaged and 37 destroyed.
- Around 100,000 children are at risk of lacking a classroom.
- 41 educational buildings included in the shelter consolidation plan have already been fully freed for learning, while 11 remain under shared education/shelter use.
- Recovery priorities include infrastructure rehabilitation, learning recovery, psychosocial support and protection.
Emergency Response Plan
In response to the escalating armed conflict in Lebanon, ABAAD has activated an emergency response focused on two core pillars: GBV service provision for conflict-affected communities, and technical capacity building for frontliners. ABAAD is leveraging its grassroots presence and over 14 years of expertise to deliver life-saving protection services across collective shelters and displacement-affected communities nationwide.
The response integrates gender audits in collective shelters, psychosocial support, GBV case management, emergency safe sheltering for high-risk survivors, community mobilization, and capacity building for frontline responders. Services are delivered in-person and remotely in alignment with access constraints and the evolving security situation. ABAAD is also leveraging its national resource centre mandate to strengthen the broader protection ecosystem through technical assistance and coordination with the Protection Cluster and GBV Sub-Cluster.
ABAAD Emergency Response — Activity Snapshot
Awareness & Information Sessions
GBV risk messaging, service mapping, and protection information delivered across collective shelters and host communities in 8 governorates — reaching 11,199 people (10,271 women · 928 men). Separate PSS activities reached 828 participants (752 women · 76 men).
NFI Distribution: Power Banks and Dignity Kits
4,983 power banks were distributed across the emergency response to support connectivity and access to remote GBV services and hotlines. In addition, 2,469 dignity kits were distributed, including 686 in Baalback , 1,144 in Labwe, and 639 Zahle.
Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA)
To date, ABAAD has supported 259 households through ECA. Delivered through safe and confidential case management and referral pathways, ECA helps households cover urgent protection-related needs such as safe transportation, temporary accommodation, food, medication, hygiene and dignity items, communication, documentation, and other critical expenses.
GBV Safety Audits
67 GBV safety audits were conducted until now across assigned collective shelter sites to map and address GBV risks for women and girls, informing site-level protection interventions.
Funding Overview
Funding agreements are ongoing; amounts and donors updated as confirmed.
Activities on the Ground
Rapid gender-sensitive audits in collective shelters to identify GBV risks, privacy gaps, and protection vulnerabilities. Findings drive immediate low-cost improvements including lighting, privacy partitions, and signage for safe spaces and reporting channels.
On-the-ground coaching for MoSA social workers and shelter staff on GBV case management, CMR procedures, PSEA standards, and safeguarding. Includes structured follow-up and practical tools to support application in real-time emergency conditions.
Structured sensitization sessions with displaced populations on PSEA, GBV prevention, child protection, SRHR, and psychological first aid. Delivered through group discussions, Hakawati storytelling, and participatory exercises — including dedicated couples sessions promoting constructive communication and equitable household dynamics.
Dedicated safe spaces for children during adult sessions, offering recreational activities, arts-based expression, and psychosocial support — enabling parents to participate fully while ensuring children have a structured, supportive environment.
Distribution of protection items to displaced populations and event participants. All items carry ABAAD's hotline numbers — GBV Emergency Safe Line (+961 81 78 81 78), Safe Shelter Line (+961 76 06 06 02), and Men Centre Helpline (+961 71 28 38 20) — ensuring every kit distributed is a direct pathway to lifesaving support.
| Governorate | District | Municipalities / Areas | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkar | Akkar | Aakkar El-Aatiqa · Bebnine · Bezbina · Daouret Aakkar · Kouachra · Tikrit | 7 |
| North | Tripoli · Mina | Mina Jardin · Trablous Et-Tell · Trablous jardins | 4 |
| Beirut - Mount Lebanon | Beirut | Aain el-Mraisse foncière | 1 |
| Aley | Aaley · Charoun · Majdel Baana · Mejdlaiya | 4 | |
| Chouf | Barja · Daraiya Ech-Chouf · Jdeidet Ech-Chouf | 6 | |
| Kesrwane | Hrajel · Kfour Kesrouane | 3 | |
| El Meten | Aintoura · Jdaidet El-Matn · Mtain | 3 | |
| Baalbek-El Hermel | Baalbek | Aarsal · Baalbek · Chaat · Deir El-Ahmar · Fekehe · Qaa Baalbek · Ras Baalbek Es-Sahel | 12 |
| Bekaa | Zahle | Barr Elias · Bouarej · Majdel Aanjar · Ouadi El-Aarayech | 5 |
| West Bekaa | Haouch El-Harime · Khiara · Marj BG · Souairi | 4 | |
| Rachaya | Dahr El-Ahmar · Kaoukaba Bou Arab · Kfar Lichki · Mdoukha · Rafid Rachaiya | 6 | |
|
South |
El Nabatieh | Aain Jarfa · Chouaya Hasbaiya · Hasbaiya · Kfayr Ez-Zait · Marj Ez-Zouhour / Haouch El-Qinnaabe | 7 |
| Saida | Najjariye · Saida Ed-Dekermane · Saida El-Oustani | 5 |
ABAAD's Commitment
As a leading feminist organization in the MENA region with over 20 years of experience in GBV prevention and response, ABAAD applies rigorous protection standards across all interventions. Safeguarding and accountability are not add-ons — they are embedded in every aspect of our programming. ABAAD maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and misconduct by any staff member or volunteer.
Focal Point: Antoinette Chahine
accountability@abaadmena.org
+961 3 231012
Tracking: Yara Hajjar · Dalal Oueiss
PSEA & AAP briefing conducted: ✓
Complaint boxes installed: ✓
CFM Hotline operational: ✓
Beneficiaries informed of channels: ✓