Lebanon - UNICEF - WASH II

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Even before the civil war in Syria broke out, the public water sector in Lebanon was underfunded and in poor condition. The infrastructure in many communities is in urgent need of rehabilitation and expansion. Water reservoirs and spring catchments are sometimes completely missing or require modernization in order to adequately meet the increased demands. At the same time, there is a lack of employment opportunities for needy Lebanese and non-Lebanese, which is increasingly leading to social tensions against the backdrop of the refugee crisis. The aim of the measure is to improve the standard of living by improving the water infrastructure and water supply in Lebanon and by creating positive employment and income effects for vulnerable Lebanese and refugees.