SECURITY
LEBANON
Social affairs ministry extends cash assistance program for six months
HOW ARE THE LEBANESE GETTING BY?
Tarek, a cab driver forced to choose between his daughter and his brother
POVERTY
Social Affairs minister apologizes to Lebanon’s destitute for delayed ESSN payments
REFUGEES
Hajjar announces intention to launch plan for return of Syrian refugees
CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
More than 45,000 households have so far received assistance under the ESSN program: Social Affairs Ministry
REFUGEES
Rising water and falling snow: A tented settlement’s annual battle against the elements
RATION CARD
More than 400,000 families have registered to date for two long-awaited social assistance programs: Social Affairs Ministry
Amid a rush to register for cash assistance programs, lack of documents presents a hurdle for some applicants
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
Some 75,000 vulnerable families in Lebanon will soon be in receipt of $25 per month
Assistance programs
