UN launches $426 million
flash appeal for Lebanon

Funds will be directed to humanitarian partners

The United Nations and the government launched a $426 million ‘Flash Appeal’ to mobilize urgent resources for civilians affected by the escalating conflict and resulting humanitarian crisis.

Since September 17, the country has experienced an unprecedented surge in casualties and displacement, dramatically compounding the already profound toll of over the past 11 months.

In just the past two weeks, more than 1,000 people have lost their lives, over 6,000 have been injured, and an estimated 1 million people have been directly affected or displaced since October 2023, according to Lebanese authorities. These figures are on the rise.

The Flash Appeal seeks to assist approximately one million people affected by the conflict by addressing urgent needs in areas such as food, basic assistance, shelter, healthcare, water, and municipal services. The funds will be directed to humanitarian partners collaborating as part of the Government-led emergency response.

“Without sufficient resources, humanitarians risk leaving the population of an entire country without the support they urgently require,” UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza warned. “No amount of aid can fully address this crisis if civilians continue to be targeted. We must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that those affected by this crisis receive the essential support they require. It is imperative that all parties uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and prioritize humanitarian access.”

In April, $9 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) was released. In August, another $24 million – including $10 million specifically for the South – from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) were also made available. In September, an additional $20 million were released to address life-critical needs, equally split between CERF and LHF.

This Flash Appeal outlines the preliminary financial requirements for humanitarian organizations to deliver immediate and life-saving assistance and protection to one million conflict-affected people in Lebanon. It supports government-led relief efforts and complements the Lebanon Response Plan (LRP), which serves as the primary framework for humanitarian and stabilization responses in the country. The figures presented in this appeal are provisional and may be adjusted in the coming days and weeks as more information becomes available regarding the situation and the necessary response.

The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is a global humanitarian fund established by the UN in 2006 to provide rapid and effective assistance to people affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies. It is managed by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).


The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) is a country-based pooled fund established by the United Nations to respond to humanitarian needs in Lebanon. It operates under the guidance of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and is part of a global initiative that enables donors to pool their contributions to support humanitarian activities.