The EU allocated EUR 10 million for vulnerable households affected by displacement through Lebanon's Shock-Responsive Safety Net.

Omissions

• The funding was announced on 29 September 2024, targeting 100,000 vulnerable households affected by the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon.
• The EUR 10 million was part of broader EU humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, which totaled EUR 74 million in 2024.
• The payment mechanism involved cash transfers of approximately EUR 100 per household per month through the existing government social protection system.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission DG ECHOEU releases €10 million in humanitarian aid for people in Lebanon affected by the escalation of hostilities. The funding targets urgent needs including protection, food assistance, shelter and health care.
• SecondaryReliefWebTo assist those displaced by the escalation, the EU has allocated additional cash aid of €10 million for 100,000 vulnerable households, channelled through the government's existing cash-based social assistance programmes (Shock-Responsive Social Safety Net).