Hay Al-Tanak, the poorest area in Tripoli, is essentially a slum made of tin homes. These homes are completely neglected, unfinished, and lack electricity, fridges, stoves, ovens, and any heating or cooling. In March, 2022, people told us that they…
Read MoreFree Health and Nutrition Services in Lebanon to the Most Vulnerable
There are over 850,000 registered Syrian refugees, however the United Nations estimates there are approximately 1.5 million Syrians living in Lebanon, meaning that hundreds of thousands are not able to work legally or access services and are vulnerable to exploitation,…
Read MoreFree Prescription Drugs for Chronic Diseases in Lebanon
Because of the financial crisis in Lebanon, people are choosing between eating or buying the medicine they need to control chronic illnesses that require daily treatment. Mercy-USA is providing prescription medicines for hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and cardio vascular disease free…
Read MoreHealth Services for Syrian Refugees and Host Families
According to a recent survey by the UN Refugee Agency and World Food Program, three-quarters of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon live on less than $4 US dollars a day. Prior to launching our efforts inside Syria, Mercy-USA had been assisting…
Read MorePalestinian Refugee Assistance in Lebanon
Since 2008, Mercy-USA for Aid and Development has supported vocational training for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The project, which focuses on vulnerable youth and young adults especially young women, is being carried out in partnership with the Women’s Program/ Community…
Read MoreFood Aid and Meat Distribution
Mercy-USA periodically provides food and other essential items to Syrian Refugees and their host families in need during Ramadan and Eid Al Adha, as well as at times of emergency. Your generous charitable gift supports Mercy-USA’s work in Lebanon. …
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