Syrian Refugee Crisis: Rapid Needs Assessment Report in Lebanon

Syrian Refugee Crisis: Rapid Needs Assessment Report in Lebanon

Executive Summary
In response to the continued Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon, Global Communities’ Office of Humanitarian Assistance conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment in Mt Lebanon’s Chouf, Baabda and Aley districts to better understand the level of vulnerability of Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities. The assessment utilized a combination of survey instruments, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and field observations. Interviews included local and national Lebanese government officials, Lebanese organizations and international relief agencies. The Assessment targeted Syrian refugees and Lebanese community members in districts known to be accommodating large concentrations of displaced persons. A total of 209 individuals completed survey questionnaires; 64 more participated in one of seven focus group discussions (FGDs) held across the target area. The surveys were designed to capture data on the general demographic profile of respondents and focused on shelter, WASH, education, livelihood and protection concerns.Recognizing that the survey results derive from a limited sample population, the findings put forward in this assessment should be considered illustrative of the needs in the target area and not used to extrapolate findings beyond the scope of the present study.
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