Overall Situation
21 August 2026The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains critical. As of 16 August, 4,346 people had been killed and 12,301 injured since 2 March. On 15 August alone, MoPH reported 11 people killed and 19 injured in strikes in Nabatieh district. The 16 August cumulative bulletin does not publish an updated sex- or age-disaggregated total, so earlier women/children figures are no longer presented as current. The latest available official disaggregation, as of 9 August, records 392 women and 253 children killed, and 1,453 women and 1,038 children injured.
The security environment remains volatile despite the 19 June ceasefire announcement. OCHA recorded 133 conflict incidents involving shelling, airstrikes, detonations and demolitions between 4 and 10 August across Bint Jbeil, Marjaayoun, Hasbaya, Nabatieh and Tyre districts. Continued insecurity, infrastructure damage and access constraints continue to hinder safe returns and humanitarian movements.
Renewed movement despite large-scale returns. UNHCR reported on 18 August that fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon had triggered a new wave of displacement, with hundreds of families moving north. Around 360,000 people remained displaced, including at least 22,000 in collective shelters, while around 860,000 had returned to areas of origin. The latest exact IOM DTM snapshot, dated 12 August, recorded 351,558 IDPs, 22,350 people across 229 collective sites, and 863,172 returnees.
Protection and basic-needs pressures remain high. The latest inter-agency sector snapshot available to this review reports 426,092 conflict-affected people reached with Protection, Child Protection and GBV services, more than 63% women and girls. Food insecurity remains severe: the Government of Lebanon / IPC analysis projects 1.24 million people in Crisis or worse acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+) between April and August, including 101,000 people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4).
Education and shelter transition are now directly linked. The latest nationwide MEHE-led assessment supported by UNICEF identified 340 schools damaged or destroyed, including 17 completely destroyed, placing at least 100,000 children at risk of missing the September return to education. UNICEF reports that around 447 schools and technical institutes, including 329 public schools, served as collective shelters during the crisis. UNHCR notes that collective shelters, most hosted in public schools, are being progressively consolidated as the school year approaches. Health and WASH infrastructure remain critical constraints. As of 12 August, WHO/OCHA reporting recorded at least 213 attacks on health care since 2 March, with 135 health workers killed and 410 injured; the latest sector reporting continues to list three hospitals as non-operational. UNHCR reported on 18 August that more than 700,000 people were affected by damage to water infrastructure in parts of southern Lebanon.
Humanitarian Response Snapshot
UNHCR Lebanon 18 August 2026 · MoPH 16 August 2026 · IOM DTM Round 112 · 12 August 2026- UNHCR reported at least 22,000 people still living in collective shelters on 18 August. The latest exact IOM count is 22,350 people across 229 collective sites on 12 August.
- Collective shelters, many in public schools, are being progressively consolidated ahead of the academic year.
- As of the 10 August inter-agency snapshot, more than 61% of active collective shelters had been repaired or upgraded and five sites were undergoing repairs.
- Relief distributions reported: inside shelters 112,520 mattresses, 141,629 blankets and 77,607 pillows; outside shelters 35,096 mattresses, 47,713 blankets and 21,601 pillows.
- 9,480 households received a one-off US$250 cash-for-shelter grant.
- At least 213 attacks on health care recorded since 2 March, with 135 health workers killed and 410 injured as of 12 August.
- On 11 August, a drone strike in Nabatieh Governorate injured two people and damaged an ambulance, the first reported attack affecting health care since 23 July.
- Three hospitals remain non-operational in the latest health-sector reporting available to this review; access constraints persist in conflict-affected areas.
- Damage to electricity, water, roads and other civilian infrastructure continues to affect access to and continuity of care in return areas.
- 426,092 people reached with Protection, Child Protection and GBV services; 63%+ are women and girls.
- 189,267 people reached with protection awareness and information; 175,493 children and adults received case management and MHPSS.
- 44,287 dignity kits distributed and 4,094 Protection Emergency Cash grants reached 13,977 people.
- UNICEF's mid-year analysis estimated 770,000 children experiencing heightened psychological distress and identified continuing risks linked to violence, exploitation, child labour, family separation, GBV and explosive hazards.
- UNHCR reported on 18 August that 700,000+ people are affected by damage to water infrastructure in parts of southern Lebanon.
- Latest inter-agency response totals available: WASH assistance reached 1,301,642 people across shelters, host communities and out-of-shelter settings.
- 1,035,000 litres of fuel supported water establishments, sustaining supply for an estimated 891,797 people; 334 water stations received fuel, repairs or spare parts.
- 141,740 hygiene kits, 95,060 menstrual hygiene kits and 2,264 centre cleaning kits were distributed in shelters.
- 3,765,725 litres of potable water and 171,720 m³ of trucked water were provided to collective shelters.
- The revised Flash Appeal seeks US$639.9M to assist up to 1.4M people through August.
- OCHA reported US$314M received as of 12 August, still less than half of requirements; UNHCR continued to describe the appeal as about 48% funded on 18 August.
- Funding constraints continue to threaten the continuity and scale of food, shelter, protection, WASH, health and recovery support as the emergency appeal reaches its end-August horizon.
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 10,553 people (9,625 women · 928 men). Separate PSS activities reached 607 participants (531 women · 76 men).
NFI Distribution: Power Banks and Dignity Kits
4,765 power banks were distributed across the emergency response to support connectivity and access to remote GBV services and hotlines. In addition, 2,222 dignity kits were distributed, including 1,824 in Baalbek-El Hermel and 398 in Bekaa.
Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA)
To date, ABAAD has supported 236 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: ✓