Pillar II: Comprehensive Support for Vulnerable Households with elderly, PwSN in  Wadi Khaled, Sahel and Jord El Qaitaa ltpgtGlobally recognized as one of the most severe economic crises since the 19th century, Lebanon's deteriorating situation is the result of years of corruption and absent governance, leaving the most vulnerable communities without access to basic services and needs. Soaring inflation and strained supply chains have made basic products inaccessible even to the Lebanese middle class, with the majority of the population now falling below the poverty line. The disastrous economic crisis has led to severe food shortages, forcing families at risk to adopt coping strategies such as reducing their food budgets, meal frequency, and dietary diversity.ltbrgtThe economic strain has compelled people to make impossible choices to afford living, diverting resources away from education and healthcare, thereby compromising the society’s long-term development. Brain drain has intensified as people seek opportunities abroad, further weakening Lebanon's capacity to rebuild its economy. Additionally, the crisis has undermined social cohesion, leading to increased crime rates (incl. harrowing child abuse on large scales) and deepening divisions within various communities competing for limited resources. The drastic increase in tensions between refugees and the host community is at its culmination following several circulars issued by GSO impacting access to legal residency and massive evictions of Syrians.ltbrgtIn this context, and in the fear from the escalation of the war, the most vulnerable persons with already limited access to dignified living conditions are in need of comprehensive assistance that would stabilize their situation the time sustainable plans are allowed in Lebanon (structural reforms, commitment to transparent governance to restore stability and rebuild a more resilient society).ltbrgtThe project aims at supporting the most vulnerable 400 Syrians and Lebanese households with persons at risk of marginalization as they grapple with increasing insecurity and scarcity of access to basic needs with:ltbrgt	older people (with limited support or acting as primary caregivers),ltbrgt	people with disabilities (as per the Washington group definition of physical, sensory, intellectual or mental health disabilities) who require specific support to access services, and persons who have mobility issuesltbrgt	 protection cases and persons at risk such as people who are not recognized as citizens, lack legal documentation hampering access to services and basic rights persons who have experienced domestic, sexual, physical or emotional violence, child-headed households, separated or orphan children, children facing exploitation or neglect, survivors of abuse incl. of armed conflicts, trafficked for labor or sex, evicted persons, people facing discrimination or at risk of persecution based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.ltbrgt	Persons with chronic illness requiring special medical care.ltbrgtThey will be provided with a multi-sectoral, multi-layered assistance tailored to their needs which include nutritionally balanced dry food parcels for a period of six months and fresh food parcels (meat, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables), complemented with customized Family Hygiene kits and targeted supplementary items for elderly and people with special needs. In order to secure dignified living conditions for persons at risk and enhance their security tenure, need-based shelter assistance will be provided through Cash for Rent for 150 households and Rehabilitation to upgrade 20 residential shelters while enhancing their adaptation and disability inclusiveness. In addition, PCPM partner, I’mPossible will conduct multi-sectoral messaging and awareness campaign integrated in a complementary manner with the project activities. The sessions target youth and community members to promote an inclusive community for older people and people with disabilities, including cybersecurity threats and other socially important topics.         ltbrgtlt/pgt