Inside a flat in Lebanon - two girls and their mother reading a book together

Stories from the Middle East

Our mission in the Middle East is to build a safe and stable environment where families and communities can thrive. Today, millions live in overcrowded informal settlements or old houses that provide little protection from extreme weather or intruders.

In the Middle East, we do not only upgrade homes and communities, but also cooperate with schools and support vocational training for refugees.

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Understanding housing in the Middle East and the impact of the Syrian crisis

Almost a decade since the start of the Syrian crisis, the hardships and suffering of millions of Syrians continues. More than half the Syrian population has been displaced, and over 5 million are registered as refugees in neighbouring countries.

Rebuilding Beirut: Supporting the most vulnerable

A devastating blast ripped through the Port of Beirut on Aug. 4, 2020 destroying entire sections of the city. Officials estimate that more than 170,000 people live in homes that need to be reconstructed. A year later, investigation findings have not been disclosed and no one has been held accountable.