Geneva. The United Nations and its partner agencies are providing humanitarian aid to Lebanon during the crisis. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has sent medical supplies and fuel for generators to the Burj Shimali refugee camp in Tyre, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. Additionally, a humanitarian convoy has sent medical supplies, medicines and hygiene kits to the Labweh Healthcare Center in the Baalbek-El Hermel area. The World Food Program (WFP) has delivered food assistance to more than 2 million vulnerable people through its emergency assistance as well as regular initiatives. WFP has also supplied food to Lebanese and Syrians seeking refuge in Syria.
UNICEF is trying to bring children towards education
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is also continuing its support and is working with local authorities to get 387,000 Lebanese children back into education. These children also include children affected by shelter and war. The initiative is part of ensuring access to education in Lebanon’s 326 public schools, which are being opened under the emergency response plan. However, the United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in the country has become worse than the 2006 war. The healthcare sector is facing constant attacks, and there is a severe shortage of resources.
Need money urgently to help
The UN spokesperson said, our partners fear that escalating hostilities could further increase the demand for food, medicine, shelter and other essential goods. He stressed the need for immediate funds to continue the aid. A humanitarian appeal for $426 million was made in early October, but so far only 19 percent of the amount has been raised, which is just $80 million. The UN spokesperson appealed to countries to quickly implement the pledges and provide cash assistance.