Improving the living conditions of refugees in host communities in the Syrian crisis

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The civil war in Syria, which has been going on for a good five years, has caused massive refugee movements to neighboring countries. The regional project supports basic infrastructure projects in the neighboring countries of Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey and Egypt. The influx is putting a strain on the already scarce resources and social infrastructure, particularly in districts close to the border in the host countries. It can be assumed that the situation will continue to worsen and that refugees will not be able to return to Syria for the time being. The aim of the FC measure is to contribute to stabilizing Lebanon and improving resilience in the current crisis by quickly improving basic infrastructure, creating employment opportunities in the host communities and giving refugees access to education and sustainable water and sanitation supplies and food security. These sectors are the direct responsibility of specialized UN organizations. The measures focus on areas with a high refugee presence. The target group includes both Syrian refugees and the local population in the host communities. The German contribution of EUR 17.46 million finances the financing needs of UNDP (UN Development Programme) with EUR 10 million and WEP (UN World Food Programme) with EUR 7.46 million in Lebanon. UNDP carries out investment programmes in host communities. WEP ensures the supply of basic foodstuffs through food vouchers.