Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) at a glance, August 2025 [EN/AR]

Humanitarian needs require local response

Lebanon continues to face the ongoing and residual humanitarian impacts of 23 months of Israeli military operations and displacement, with regional instability accentuating the fragility of the situation. In 2025, an estimated 4.1 million people are in need, in-cluding Lebanese, displaced Syrians, Palestine refugees, and migrants.

"We are committed to working closely with all stakeholders to alleviate suffering, restore dignity, and build resilience for people in need in Lebanon."

- Imran Riza, United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator

What is the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF)?

Country-based pooled funds are established when a new emergency occurs or when an existing crisis deteriorates. They are managed by OCHA, under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator and in close consultation with the humanitarian community.

The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund pools money from donors – Member States, corporations, and individual people - and gives it to the national and international aid organizations who are best able to help people in need.

The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund responds to the changing situation in the country with disbursements when required throughout the year, in a timely and flexible way. The Fund ensures limited resources can be allocated efficiently and accountably.

The LHF supports the work of local organizations, as well as international NGOs and UN agencies to respond in a principled manner to collectively identified humanitarian needs.

How does the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund help people?

The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund allows for protection and delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to people in dire need - including food, safe water, health care, education and protection services for at risk population.