Empowerment of the Lebanese host community and fostering of the self-reliance of displaced Syrians in South Lebanon

To enhance livelihood conditions for vulnerable Lebanese and foster self-reliance for Syrian refugees in south Lebanon

Partenr/sLocationYear StartYear End
RDPP – DANISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRSSouth (Except Saida)01/08/201601/01/2018

Beneficiary Number

200 (capacity building)
47 (in-kind support for business startup)
169 (tools for income generation)
30 SMEs for business development
20 paid internships

Objectives

Overall objective: to enhance livelihood conditions for vulnerable Lebanese and foster self-reliance for Syrian refugees in south Lebanon
Specific objective(s): Support economic situation of target population strengthening local micro-economy by tailoring special support for individuals, SMEs and cooperatives through grants and capacity building.

RESULTS
“100 displaced Syrians and 100 local community members have acquired skills relevant to the job market (30% of which are women).”

“Syrian refugees and Lebanese vulnerable citizens are supported in income generation, employment and/or internship opportunities”

“25 new SMEs and 5 cooperatives supported and jobs created”

Budget : 935,000