A context of crisis

Lebanon is currently in a state of emergency. The number of forcibly displaced people is rising sharply as renewed hostilities claim more lives. Families are fleeing with only what they can carry, some sheltering in the streets, others seeking refuge in overcrowded public schools now serving as collective shelters.

  • ‍Immediate support is required to ensure the basic survival and well-being of the communities we walk alongside.
  • The most urgent needs of the displaced communities include access to shelter, clean water, basic relief items, healthcare, and mental health support.
  • As of 9th April, more than 1,2 million people (more than 20% of the population) are currently internally displaced according to the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit, including 139.241 people seeking refuge in overcrowded collective shelters. That’s more than the population of Dublin and Lisbon combined.
  • ‍Massive airstrikes have hit multiple locations across Lebanon, including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and the South, causing widespread destruction to essential infrastructure, devastating communities, and forcibly displacing thousands.

Watch our team’s update from the ground in Lebanon →

Families are fleeing their homes with nothing

This surge of violence is compounding an already severe humanitarian crisis: damaged hospitals, blocked roads, disrupted supply chains, and overwhelmed communities with nowhere left to turn.

Within hours, thousands of families were forced to run — leaving behind their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. For many children, the floor is their bed tonight.

"Our home was also destroyed. We have nowhere to go now" - Hana, 42, West Bekaa, Lebanon

The needs are urgent: shelter, blankets, mattresses, and medical care.

Families are fleeing, lives are at risk. Medair is responding on the ground — with your help, we can support affected people with their most urgent needs today.

Zeina, 28 years old, a Lebanese internally displaced community member, with her two boys Youssef (left), 4 years old, and Salah, 6 years old. Photo @ Abdul Dennaoui, Medair. All rights reserved.

The impact of your donation

Your support enables our teams in Lebanon to provide urgent relief to families affected by the ongoing conflict. Donations provide basic necessities and essential relief items, including high-thermal blankets for warmth and lightweight mattresses for safe rest, deliver emergency medical care, and meet the most urgent needs of affected communities.

Every gift directly supports families, ensuring they receive lifesaving aid, protection, and care when they need it most.

Learn how we help the affected region.

"My home to me, was the safest place in the world. Now, I just hope we survive each day. I never imagined we'd be living like this, constantly moving, searching for safety, with no end in sight," says Zainab, a 72 year old internally displaced Lebanese community member that fled her home with her family to a school turned collective shelter. Photo @ Abdul Dennaoui, Medair. All right reserved.

Transparency and efficiency promise

We pledge 100% accountability — see field reports, audited report, and impact summaries.

In 2024, 89% of Medair International's expenditure was directed toward humanitarian activities.

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Your gift will help to better the lives of people who have endured so much. Your support will get vital services operating again so families can access health care, mental health and nutrition services, safe drinking water, and adequate shelter. And you will help provide specialised care for people with disabilities who otherwise wouldn’t receive it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Medair's mission, operations, and how you can support the people we serve. Feel free to contact us if you have more questions!
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Where does Medair operate?

Monthly gifts mean we can count on your regular support, which helps us meet our programmes' biggest needs. It also helps us plan better for the future and invest in more sustainable projects that build people’s resilience and help restore communities. In emergencies, your regular support helps us preposition supplies and support so we can act fast to save more lives.

How can I get involved in Medair's work?

Yes. All donations made to Medair are tax deductible in your country of residence for tax purposes. Please make sure to donate through your local Support Office who will be able to issue you a tax receipt for your donation(s).

What sort of projects does Medair do in the countries where you work?

Yes. We do everything we can to ensure our donors’ personal and financial information is stored securely. For questions and/or concerns about our data protection policy, please contact us at:

Email: dataprotection@medair.org 
Phone number: +41 (0)21 694 35 35

Is Medair involved in long-term development projects?

Yes. We understand that sometimes circumstances change that may impact your giving to Medair. In this case, you can contact your local Support Office who will be able to walk you through your different options.

How does Medair ensure accountability and transparency in its operations?

We are transparent about our finances and committed to using them wisely – 88.9% goes directly to delivering humanitarian assistance and 11.1% to supporting management and fundraising efforts. We are certified to the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), which demonstrates our programme excellence. And we are deeply committed to upholding and being accountable to our codes of ethics and protection policies. Percentages might not total 100% due to rounding.