Population Movement LEBANON IRAQ TURKEY JORDAN LEBANON Mediterranean Sea 50 km SYRIA The boundaries and the designations used on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and are used for illustrative purposes only www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Creation date: 2 February, 2015 I The current number of people seeking refuge in Lebanon from Syria is nearly 1.2 million – almost 170 times the number of displaced who came to Lebanon only three years ago. Coupled with nearly 1.5 million vulnerable Lebanese and over 313,000 Palestinian refugees, the total number of people in need within Lebanon has reached over 3 million. As of 5 January, the government has applied new regulations for the entry of Syrians into Lebanon. In light of the increased pressure and vulnerability felt by local Lebanese resulting from the protracted crisis in Syria, the IFRC and National Societies are focusing on a more holistic community-based approach to address needs and alleviate tensions between the refugee and host communities. The need for community-based humanitarian organisations with local access like the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) and the Palestine Red Crescent in Lebanon (PRCS/L) has never been more pressing. These National Societies must be supported so they may continue to respond to increasing demands for its services. Appeal Summary CHF February 2015 53% of Syrian refugees are under18 years of age. 14% of Syrian refugees are living in Informal Settelments 18 million IFRC appeal budget in CHF July 2012 450,000 159,000 1.2 million Registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon June 2013 Feb. 2015 Lebanese Red Cross Palestinian Red Crecent/L Situation Update Gaps 18 million Budget 2015 (CHF) Funding required Covered Needed needed until June 2015 CHF 1,483,500 CHF needed until Dec.2015 CHF 3,559,450 needed until Dec. 2015 CHF 2,967,000 needed until Dec. 2015 CHF 377,260 needed until Dec. 2015 CHF 1,790,918 needed until Dec. 2015 CHF 1,988,750 needed until Dec.2015 CHF 8,070 Coordination with Partners UN System The RC/RC in Lebanon coordinates closely with the UNHCR and other partners through the interagency support plans and cluster system. LRC and UNHCR have signed a data-sharing agree- ment to avoid gaps and duplication and to ensure that the work of each agency complements the other. RC/RC Movement Partners In addition to the IFRC, LRC and ICRC presence in Lebanon, there are 15 RC/RC National Societies who continue to work in-country in support of the LRC, and in many cases the PRCS/Lebanon. Under the leadership of the LRC, coordination among Movement members in Lebanon is systematic and guided through a Partnership coordination mechanism that mitigates duplication and ensures the work of Movement partners is stream- lined both internally and with external partners. The IFRC “Who does What, Where and When” (4Ws) map illustrates the complementarity of RC/RC National Societies work within Lebanon. LRC staff and volunteers distribute hygiene kits in Zahle - Photo credit: I. Malla LRC staff and volunteers registering Syrian refugees in the Bekaa - Photo credit: I. Malla