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The self-care hub The Lebanese context since the end of 2019 has been tumultuous, and the repercussions of the Beirut blast on 4th August 2020 have been significant. The explosions caused considerable trauma to thousands of people from Lebanese and non-Lebanese communities alike. Vulnerable populations, including women, children and the elderly, are among the most affected and psycho-social support and other protection services are essential.   NGOs have been responding to the needs of affected communities throughout this period and humanitarian workers were also affected by the Beirut blast.  For many there has been little access to self-care measures or psychosocial support. 

This project will support the creation of a Self – Care Hub at HoPe which aims to create a bridging mechanism between PSS experts/therapists and front-liners from NGOs in the field. As the coordinating key-stakeholder in this self-care intervention, HOPe’s role is to build this bridge through establishing a safe-space for self-care and PSS and outsourcing expertise in the field of PSS.  Participants will access psychological support and participate in activities which aim to increase their mental health resilience.  Learning from this work will contribute to embedding this programming in to HoPe's ongoing work.
Impact Review/Strategic planning WN will be recruiting a feminist consultant to facilitate the process of developing the next strategic plan to guide the work on supporting Syrian women and girls’ social, economic, and political participation, using a lens that addresses the root causes of gender injustices and working towards a just peace over the next 5 years (2023-2027). 
The main objectives of this consultancy are to facilitate a participatory planning and review process with the Woman Now team,board, and key partners to develop Women’s Now new strategic plan 2023-2027 by the end of September 2022. The process would ideally support WN team to reflect on experiences, contribution to change, main challenges, and lessons learned over the last strategy period, detailed scope and methodologies.
This review will be done on organization-level, and it will include the review of the Empowerment programme (LEB084) currently being implemented in Lebanon, Bekaa that is being funded by CAFOD.
Support for migrant workers in Lebanon Migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Lebanon are among the least protected workers of the labour force. They work in an unregulated and undervalued job sector, and they are at high risk of abuse and exploitation.  Because most MDWs enter Lebanon under the sponsorship system, they cannot change their employer, and flight from an abusive employer automatically invalidates their work permit.  Irregular migrants are liable to arrest and deportation, but they are usually also liable for various fees and taxes, and/ or court processes arising from complaints lodged by the employers, and if caught they will be held by General Security at its Retention Centre in an underground carpark in Beirut until everything is settled.  

Through the Caritas Lebanon Migrant Centre (CLMC), CAFOD supports the LAKSETHA project to provide general welfare and support services, and crisis intervention facilities, for migrant workers (mainly young women MDWs) under severe stress.  The LAKSETHA centre provides a refuge but also a place to find support and seek guidance.  The project staff also visit the Retention Centre on a regular basis, providing emotional support and basic requirements (supplementary food, bedding etc).  Additionally the project staff identify special cases of hardship, those in need of medical attention, psycho-social support or secure accommodation, and act to provide necessary refuge, care and legal aid.  

CLMC also works to educate the Lebanese public and decision-makers about the rights that should be afforded migrant workers, especially MDWs.  Through co-operation with government bodies, other NGOs and INGOs, embassies of migrant-sending countries, and relevant professional associations, CLMC works to promote reforming legislation to establish clear legal rights and protection for migrant workers.  CLMC has also taken up a number of research, information dissemination and advocacy initiatives to improve conditions/ mitigate suffering of MDWs.
Bridging funding for Caritas Lebanon to assist Syrian refugees The conflict in Syria escalated in July 2012 and so far 51, 665 Syrian refugees are registered with UNHCR in Lebanon. Caritas Lebanon is providing emergency assistance to Syrian and other refugee populations entering Lebanon. Their work is mainly concentrates mainly in the Bekaa valley and was funded by a CI Appeal. With media reports of an additional massive influx of refugees expected in Lebanon, CRS emergency response personnel were deployed to Lebanon to make an assessment of Caritas LEbanon's current capacity and actions to scale up their operations if a surge was required. The assessment concluded that Caritas Lebanon was understaffed to deal with growing numbers of Syrians entering the country and seeking refugee. Following a submission of a detailed bridging budget for extra Caritas Lebanon staff, it was agreed that CRS and CAFOD would jointly fund this budget, before a second phase CI Appeal was prepared, launched and funded.
Support platform for formal and non-formal civil society groups Lebanon is undergoing multiple crises - political deadlock and economic near-collapse on top of COVID-19 and the disastrous Beirut blast - and over half the population is now believed to be struggling to earn sufficient income to meet basic necessities.  Lebanese civil society has traditionally been very dynamic and plays a crucial role in providing basic services to the population. Following the Syria crisis, new associations or non-formal groups, were established to provide basic support to Syrian refugees in Lebanon or in Syria.  Recognising that the kinds of support on offer by large international agencies were too often insufficiently tailored to smaller organisations to add real value, especially in relation to the needs of small organisations with limited financial and human resources, Mada established its platform initially in 2005 to fill the gap.  CAFOD funding from 2017 enabled Mada to re-launch and reactivate this platform, and in the changed context of the Syrian Civil War and mass influx of Syrian refugees into Lebanon, to work with both Lebanese and Syrian NGOs and non-formal groups to  achieve their mission and objectives without leading to a change in the spirit, values or characteristics of these organisations.  This project, which is now moving into a second phase, forms part of CAFOD's support to peace building work in Lebanon by facilitating collaboration between Lebanese and Syrian civil society groups, thereby contributing to increased social cohesion between these communities.  It will also support the development and strengthening of a strong and vibrant Syrian civil society able to contribute to peace building in Syria in the future.
Empowering Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon The work of Association Najdeh (AN) is aimed primarily at the Palestinian refugees who comprise about 10% of the population of Lebanon and who, even if born in Lebanon, continue to be classed as foreigners.  Many are trapped in deep poverty, dependent on humanitarian assistance from the United Nations for subsistence and for essential social services such as health and education, all of which are necessarily provided at only a very basic level.  Legal restrictions severely limit their employment options, and Palestinian women wishing to seek work are also restricted by traditional attitudes within their community which oppose women working outside the home.  The four target locations of this project are the Ein El Hilweh, Beddawi and Nahr el Bared official refugee camps, and the Saida gatherings. Poor Lebanese people living near the camps are also eligible for inclusion, and may comprise up to 20% of total numbers.  In recent years Palestinian refugees from Syria have also been included in programmes.  AN conducts a wide range for development, welfare and advocacy activities, including vocational training for young adults (primarily, but not exclusively, women).  AN is also involved along with other NGOS and civil society groups in a long-running right to work campaign, aiming at the removal of legal restrictions on the right of Palestinian refugees resident in Lebanon to obtain legal employment.
K-Food - Farming for Vulnerable / Phase III The project will be implemented in Tripoli, Northern Lebanon, for a period of 12 months starting in February 2024 and ending in January 2025. 

The Overall Objective of this project is to Promote and provide access to diversified and quality food and income generation opportunities, and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable landless households through hydroponic farming to improve the well-being of vulnerable host-community and refugees. This will be the third and final phase of CAFOD's support to this project. As part of this phase, owenership and operation of the farm will be fully handed over to the project participants and long term financial/operational sustainability will be achieved. Greater efforts will also be made to expand knowledge of hydroponic farming into communities facing food insecurity.

To achieve this objective, B&Z will focus on the delivery of 2 main outcomes:
Output 1.1:  The farmers are able to run the farm and continue to sell the crop production.
Output 1.2: The farmers’ technical and business skills are developed 
Output 1.3. The process of handing over the greenhouse to the 9 farmers is actioned under a clear legal plan
Output 1.4: Establishing a hydroponic training facility 
Output 1.5. 36 new participants are comprehensively trained on hydroponic systems
Output 1.6: Identify 25 knowledgeable community members interested in learning more about hydroponics and organise exposure visits to the training site.
Intervention for vulnerable refugees and host communities in Lebanon This project (EA 26-2021 launched through CI) will provide protection services and basic assistance for refugees and host community members, through  Protection Cash Assistance (PCA) and Emergency Cash Assistance (PCA) as well as supporting safe shelters and GBV packages for high-risk women and their children.
Under this project, Caritas will open a service centre in the South where PoCs will be welcomed for case management services such as counselling.
Supporting Vulnerable Lebanese Communities Affected by Socioeconomic Crisis (EA 34/2019) An unprecedented political uprising started in October 2019 in Lebanon, which resulted in road-blockages and major protests against corruption by the Lebanese citizens calling for a change in the government and demanding for their basic rights to be respected. 
As Lebanon is facing an economic crisis, it is estimated by the World Bank that 1.3 million Lebanese – approximately 32.5% of the population - is living in poverty and/or dire economic conditions. With the increase of unemployment and poverty and with little to no hope of seeing a near end to the economic crisis, the Lebanese population is falling into despair and resorting to extreme measures in order to meet their basic needs to survive. 
In addition, the Lebanese banks are restricting access to both US dollars and Lebanese pounds due to a liquidity crisis faced by the Lebanese banking system. These restrictions have a detrimental effect on the population unable to access their savings. and on suppliers: medications, food items, and even fuel/gasoline were all impacted by the capital restrictions.
This project (rapid response launched through CI) will help 4,075 Lebanese (815 households) who cannot be covered under existing projects by Caritas Lebanon and who are in urgent need of assistance, including emergency cash assistance, medication and transportation to specialised schools for children with disabilities. 
CL will use vulnerability and eligibility criteria to identify households in need of cash assistance and medicines.  Criteria will include the following: 
- Daily workers whose income has been affected by the road-closures and ongoing road-blockages.   
- Family with member with severe disability
- Family with elderly member with chronic diseases or disability
- Family with very low or without income 
- Family with young children (under 5 years old)
- Large family with more than 6 members
- Female at risk of/victim of GBV with children
- Unaccompanied Elderly
- Woman headed household
EA29/2012 Lebanon Syria crisis Since the unrest began in Syria in March 2011, thousands of Syrians have fled their villages along the border and sought refuge in Northern Lebanon, mainly in Wadi Khaled and in the Bekaa valley. Currently, there are 398,478  refugees officially registered with UNHCR in Lebanon, but other actors in the international community believe the actual number to be upwards of 1million. As such, there are a significant number of refugees in need of assistance, with new families arriving daily.
 
This eight-month EA (six months activities and two for final reporting) responds to the needs of 3,000 extremely vulnerable refugee households 
 , aiming to achieve the following outputs:
 
• 3,000 households receive 3 food assistance packages; 500 pregnant women receive an additional $25 food coupon with each package
 • 3,000 households receive basic assistance through distribution of bed sheets, towels and hygiene kits; 1,000 of the most vulnerable households receive a mattress
 • 3,000 households receive winterization items (wool blankets); 1,000 of the most vulnerable households receive 1 heater and 1 fuel coupon valued at $150 each
 • 200 of the most vulnerable households receive specialized financial assistance for rent ($200/month for two months)
 • 100 of the most vulnerable households are referred to a shelter
 • Extremely vulnerable refugees receive mental and physical health assistance
 • 1,000 individuals consult the Caritas Lebanon health services through the 2 mobile clinics and the 1 medical center
 • 500 individuals, especially victims of trafficking and SGBV, have access to individual counseling and other supportive services; 50 of the most severe SGBV cases receive an SGBV support package 
• 1,000 women and children improve their well-being through group counseling and psycho-social activities.
 
The total budget for this proposed emergency response is US$2,237,268, equivalent to €1,786,167.
 
An extension for this EA appeal has been submitted.
Emergency Assistance for Syrian Refugees Affected by the Storm Since 19th January 2022 there have been two storms with heavy snow, affecting mostly west and central Bekaa. The storms caused heavy damage to the already worn-out infra-structure of camps, weighing down and collapsing tents and leaving tens of thousands stranded, unable to leave their tents without access basic needs of fuel, food, and other vital items. This project aims to support the most affected families by providing fuel for heating, food, emergency cash assistance mother and baby boxes, shelter repairs and the dewatering of camps. CAFOD funds will be used to support the following:
-	Food parcels for 450 families
-	Fuel for heating for 350 families
-	NFI – 500 blankets + 500 mattresses
-	New arrival kits x 10, tent renovation support x 10, plastic shades x 35
Strengthening CAFOD’s approach to peacebuilding in Lebanon In 2015, in recognition of the protracted nature of the Syria crisis and in response to a CAFOD 2-year investment in peacebuilding in the Middle East, CAFOD began to expand its programme of long-term development work in Lebanon beyond support to Palestinian refugees and migrant workers and sought out new partnerships.  CAFOD’s Syria crisis emergency response programme also initiated new partnerships which included peacebuilding components.   Now with 2-years’ experience of supporting local, community-based peacebuilding initiatives, CAFOD is commissioning a piece of research to consolidate the learning from this programming, reassess and evaluate the validity of our peacebuilding strategy, deepen our context and conflict analysis and explore how this work can be strengthened particularly in relation to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
Knowledge is Power II: Educational Activities to Empower Women and Girls This project aims to contribute to the educational empowerment of Women and Adolescent Girls from refugee and vulnerable host communities in West Bekaa, in order to assist them in finding jobs, generating income, becoming financially independent and subsequently enhancing their living conditions. Women Now aim to achieve this by providing courses in English Language and IT (including basic IT skills as well as Coding), in addition to launching the Future Building Clinic, where participants can get support in creating, updating and printing their CVs, as well as guidance on how to conduct online searches for jobs depending on their education level and experience.

194 participants from both host and refugees communities (141 Women and 53 Adolescent Girls) will be targeted through the project.
Youth across borders - facing life challenges together There are over 1.5 million registered refugees living in Lebanon and many of these have settled in disadvantaged areas, long-neglected by the already fragile Lebanese state which has failed to support development outside major urban centres. As most of the refugees are not living in camps but rather scattered amongst villages, the perceived preferential treatment given to Syrian refugees and increasing levels of poverty amongst host communities as well as competition for jobs, housing and services is causing tensions between the two communities to rise.  Stigmatisation of Syrians is increasing and there are a number of curfews in place as a response to the perception that Syrians are responsible for an increase in low level crime and civil disturbances.  Young people aged 12-16 are vulnerable to attempts at radicalisation by extremist groups and many in these poor communities face significant challenges of poverty, trauma and poor access to quality education.  

This project will be prepared and implemented over a 7 month period in Hayy El Sayde, a village in Zgharta, North Lebanon with 5200 inhabitants and more than 900 registered refugees (including 100 Iraqi families).  It will target 60 young people (50% Lebanese, 50% Syrian and Iraqi refugees) with life skills workshops, recreational activities and film screenings.  This project builds on successful completion of a pilot project supported by CAFOD in 2016 which aimed to create space for young people to share concerns, address common challenges and build constructive relationships between communities.
Vocational training for Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon The work of Association Najdeh (AN) is aimed primarily at the Palestinian refugees who comprise about 10% of the population of Lebanon and who, even if born in Lebanon, continue to be classed as foreigners.  Many are trapped in deep poverty, dependent on humanitarian assistance from UNRWA for subsistence and for essential social services such as health and education, all of which are necessarily provided at only a very basic level.  Legal restrictions severely limit their employment options, and Palestinian women wishing to seek work are also restricted by traditional attitudes within their community which oppose women working outside the home.   AN has a well-established programme of vocational training courses for young adults (primarily, but not exclusively, women) focusing on the kind of skills which will enable Palestinian refugees to obtain legal employment (including self-employment).  Poor Lebanese people living near the camps are also eligible for inclusion, and may comprise up to 20% of total numbers.  In recent years Palestinian refugees from Syria have also been included in programmes.
Building skills and resilience of vulnerable women affected by COVID-19 in South Lebanon Lebanon's political crisis and economic downturn, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has impacted heavily on living standards both for Lebanese and for the large numbers of refugees and displaced persons currently in Lebanon. 
A high percentage of the population of South Lebanon is employed in the informal sector with no social security or legal protection and usually low-paid, resulting in widespread poverty.  Housing conditions are often poor and overcrowded, and often shared with other families.  Relations between host community and the Syrian or Iraqi refugees, and between different religious groups, is complex, and the deteriorating economic situation has resulted in rising tensions. Within communities, domestic violence is known to have increased during the pandemic.  The project will work in three parishes to set up committees each comprising six prospective women community leaders who will be given training and then mobilised to provide information and awareness sessions to vulnerable women on how to cope with stress and care for their mental health.  After the awareness sessions participants will receive hygiene kits.
Emergency Response to Beirut Explosion-II On 4 August 2020 two explosions rocked the port of Beirut, killing over 200 people, injuring over 6,000 and leaving thousands in need of assistance. This project will aid response to the mid to longer term effects of the explosion through the following:

1. Emergency packages to 670 households: food kits, hygiene kits (along with PPE + COVID-19 awareness) and cash assistance.

2. Protection services: focused PSS sessions, mental health & PSS sessions and specialized case management services to 252 children; positive parenting sessions to 100 parents; emergency protection cash to 40 households.
Enhancing Social peace in Lebanon Inter and intra refugee and host community relationships are facing increased tensions due to the multiple crises that have affected Lebanon since the end of 2019 in addition to longstanding structural problems. There are negative perceptions of each community towards the other – blaming “Them” for the suffering of “Us”. This could lead to an increase in violence and increased pressure on the government to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees to an unsafe environment. These negative perceptions are reinforced by competition over jobs and services, the aid perception bias (reinforced by non-conflict sensitive interventions) and the lack of dialogue and social engagement spaces which deteriorated further due to the COVID-19 pandemic (whose impact was higher on women), and the emerging needs, amid the economic and political crises.
This project aims to contribute to social peace in Lebanon through the provision of self-care and conflict sensitivity interventions with NGOs and through the social peace programme with communities affected by conflict.