Responding to Critical WASH Needs of Conflict- and Climate-Affected Communities in Baalbek Through Rehabilitation, Critical Service Delivery, and Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions

About this project

ltpgtThe combined impact of Syria’s protracted crisis, Lebanon’s economic collapse, ongoing Israeli attacks, and prolonged water shortage, has further strained the country’s weakened WASH systems. In Baalbek —home to a large number of Syrian refugees and recent arrivals (97,627 as of August 2025, UNHCR) and very highly vulnerable to drought—conditions are critical. ltbrgtThe compounding effect of displacement, war-induced infrastructure damage, and water crisis has dramatically increased the risk of waterborne diseases and social tensions.nbsp ltbrgtIn response, and in alignment with the LHF 2nd Standard Allocation 2025, Oxfam is proposing a 12-month, WASH-focused intervention targetingnbsp24,117 individuals, including 9,907 new arrivals and displaced Syrians, 14,210 vulnerable host community members, and an estimated 3,616 persons with disabilities. The project prioritizes urgent WASH services in 33 collective shelters and under-served neighbourhoods across Baalbek-Hermel, aiming to restore dignity, prevent health risks, reduce tensions, and mitigate the impact of drought on already strained resources.nbsp ltbrgt ltbrgtKey components of the project include:nbsp ltbrgtlt/pgtltulgtltligtEmergency water trucking to 4 collective shelters serving 387 newly arrived individuals from Syria, ensuring 20L of chlorinated water per person per day lt/ligtltligtDesludging of latrine pits in 11 collective shelters, serving 1,698 newly arrived individuals, with poor sanitation lt/ligtltlig…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Lebanon

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Lebanon Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

OXFAM GB

Accountable

OXFAM GB

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Jan 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-LEB-25-S-INGO-37999.

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