Lebanon

Caritas for Middle East

Libanon_slepa_mapaLebanon is facing one of the deepest crises in its modern history. In 2026, the situation escalated dramatically due to a regional conflict; the security situation remains unstable, and more than 1 million people have been forced to flee their homes. Access to healthcare and education has been severely limited for an extended period, while the most vulnerable groups are struggling with growing poverty.

Caritas Czech Republic supports Caritas Lebanon and, through the Caritas for the Middle East fundraising campaign, provides assistance to people on the move, supports healthcare services, and helps to meet basic needs in a country facing a severe humanitarian emergency.

The roots of the current crisis extend back to previous years. The explosion at the port of Beirut in August 2020 accelerated Lebanon’s descent into a profound economic and financial crisis, the consequences of which are still felt today. At the time, Caritas Czech Republic, together with partners from the global Caritas network, delivered immediate assistance and supported the restoration of essential infrastructure.

To address urgent current needs, Caritas Czech Republic has already released 10,000 euros from the emergency fund of the Three Kings’ Collection to support Caritas Lebanon.

Help us support families in Lebanon facing another wave of crisis.

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 Articles

Airstrikes keep them awake, yet they help others. On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate their work
August 17, 2026 News

Airstrikes keep them awake, yet they help others. On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate their work

Humanitarian workers help people overcome the most excruciating life moments, while risking their own lives. In 2003, 22 humanitarian workers were killed in a bombing attack in Baghdad. Every year on 19 August, we commemorate their memory, as well as the work of hundreds of thousands of other humanitarian workers around the world. This year, we prepared short testimonies for you, written by our employees from the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Zambia. Their work supports those who often perceive humanitarian help as their only source of hope.

The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East continues, half a million people remain displaced
July 14, 2026 News

The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East continues, half a million people remain displaced

Several months after the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, the situation in the region remains insecure. Ceasefires are not respected, which continues to complicate lives of civilians. In conflict-affected areas, humanitarian conditions are critical, exacerbated by damaged infrastructure, disrupted services, and population displacement. In Lebanon alone, more than one million people were on the run during spring. Over half a million of them have not returned home yet.

Fleeing within their own country – how Caritas supports refugees
June 15, 2026 News

Fleeing within their own country – how Caritas supports refugees

According to the World Health Organisation, 117.3 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. However, displacement takes many forms – 36.4 million have sought safety across borders, while 8.4 million are already abroad applying for asylum. In this article, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, which is commemorated annually on June 20, we take a look at displacement from several perspectives, showing the diverse stories behind the term and how Caritas Czech Republic’s international aid responds to them.