Pillar 1: Provision of protection and health services to 720 Elderly Palestinian Refugees in Nahr El-Bared, Beddawi, and Wavel camps. ltpgtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt text-align: justify"gtPalestinian refugees in Lebanon have been residing in unfavorable
and inhumane conditions made worse by an unprecedented economic crisis and a
political vacuum that have driven the country into new depths of despair and a
series of internal struggles, especially in camps located in the North and
Baalbeck. Amongst the most vulnerable groups suffering the repercussions of
these conditions are the elderly refugees due to a combination of factors
related to their age, displacement, exceptional needs, and limited access to
essential resources, including protection and healthcare. Elderly people have
been hit hard by the crisis in Lebanon. High rates of poverty and unemployment
across the country made it very difficult for most to meet their basic needs,
severely affecting their health and social status. According to the Population
Census of Palestinian Refugees (2017), the elderly in Lebanon constitute 11% of
the population, with a life expectancy of 78 years for men and 82 years for
women. The Palestinian elderly aged 50 and above constitute 6.6% of the
Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Although this percentage is the highest among
Arab countries, Lebanon is still one of the weakest countries in the region in
securing social protection for the elderly. About 80% of the elderly in Lebanon
depend on their families for financial support with most senior citizens receiving
no pension or financial support from the state or any other agency.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-size: 8pt text-align: justify font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtAccordingly, this project aims to provide a multisectoral approach
to address the unique challenges faced by elderly refugees residing in three
Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, includinglt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 8pt text-align: justify font-family:"gt lt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 8pt text-align: justify font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtNahr el Bared camp (Akkar, Mhammara), Beddawi
camp (Tripoli, Trablous El Qobbee) and Wavel Camp (Baalbeck). It focuses on
providing essential health and protection services to promote their well-being and
enhance their quality of life. By recognizing their specific needs and
vulnerabilities, the project aims to create a supportive environment that
respects their dignity and offers needed assistance. Thus, to ensure
effectiveness, Taawon (Welfare Association) in partnership with four
experienced sub-IPs (Women’s Program Association, Social Support Society,
Mousawat, and Health Care Society) will improve the living conditions and
reduce the protection risks of marginalized elderly Palestinian refugees, aged
65 and above. Together the consortium of partners will be providing access to
medical homecare and follow up services, recreational activities,
physiotherapy, assistive devices and hospitalization support to around 800
elderly persons with and without disability.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt text-align: justify"gtThe project will coordinate with a number of active stakeholders,
including UNRWA and Palestine Red Crescent Society. It will also build on and complement
the capacity building program of the Palestinian Disability Forum and other NGOs
targeting disabled persons, as well as Taawon’s ongoing support for the
elderly, such as its support to access kidney dialysis lifesaving services and
mental health program. This project is in line with SDG2 “Zero Hunger”, SDG3
“Good Health and Well Being”, and SDG5 “Gender Equality”. All the services will
be in line with WHO Guidelines on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) and United
Nations Principles for Older Persons.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt





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