Middle East Crisis Response

For children in conflict-affected areas of the Middle East, the sounds of armed violence have become a tragic regular reality. Schools that once provided hope and stability are now closed, with classrooms turned into makeshift shelters. Thousands of displaced families face uncertainty every day.

In Lebanon:  

• More than 4 million people need humanitarian assistance.
• Over 80% of Lebanon’s population lives in poverty, struggling to access basic needs.
• In some areas of Lebanon, half of children under age 2 experience severe food poverty.
• Over 300 schools have been damaged from conflict.

In West Bank:

• About 14,000 children are displaced.
• Many schools in the West Bank are open only three days a week.
• Health clinics are open just one day a week, with limited access to healthcare personnel and essential supplies.
• 3 million children are at risk as the crisis worsens. 
   

World Vision has been working in the Middle East for over 50 years. Our teams are on the ground, assessing needs and responding with life-saving support, reaching the most vulnerable children and their families.

Beyond emergency aid, we invest in clean water, sanitation and hygiene programs that prevent disease. We help families regain stability through family income support, empowering parents to earn an income and provide for their children. We run and support health clinics with vital equipment and medical supplies, ensuring children and families can access the care they urgently need. 

The funds you donate will support World Vision’s Middle East Emergency Appeal. This includes:

• delivering hot meals, food kits and cash assistance so families can eat;
• helping repair schools and supporting students' learning;
• strengthening mental health services
• building health and safety in communities by strengthening clinics and providing fire-fighting equipment; and
• enabling access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene needs.