OverviewLebanon:Population – 4.3millionArea – 4,036 square milesCountry of Minorities – 18 recognized groupsSectarian governmentDivided into 6 governoratesOccupied by Syria during Lebanese civil warPalestinian refugees 10% of population
Syrian Refugees
● 1,142,425 Syrians registered in Lebanon● Largest concentration in Bekaa Valley at 402,000● Since 2012 Syrian refugee influx led to 25% increase in Lebanon’s
population to more than 5 million people
Shelter Concerns
● Shelter biggest concern for Syrian refugees
● Majority in informal settlements● Government refusal to establish
official camps● Land rental costs, security
concerns, violence, interruption of family structure
Informal Settlements ● Nearly 2,000
informal settlements● Inadequate shelters ● Poor quality● Overcrowding● Limited access to:
o Watero Sanitationo Urban services
(Bekaa Valley, Lebanon)
NRC Info● Established in 1946 to assist refugees in
Europe after World War II● Five program areas
a. Shelterb. Educationc. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiened. Food Securitye. Information, Counseling, and Legal Assistance
Policy Brief● Focus on the Bekaa Valley● Collaboration with the Lebanese government● Aiding community populations● Oversight by the Norwegian Refugee
Council● Coordination of rental payment● Strong community management
SWOT: Strengths● Timing● Engagement with the local community● Housing compensation impacts● Fosters positive relations with host community● Involvement of Lebanese government● Equitable approach● Focus on a high-risk area● Proximity of Lebanon to Syria
SWOT: Weaknesses● Cost● Potential resistance by Lebanese
government● Space limitations● Potential to attract more refugees● Distribution of shelters
SWOT: Opportunities
● Community strengthening
● Improved public relations
● Increased stability
● Improved documentation and registration
SWOT: Threats
● Length of stay
● Cost
● Requires involvement by local community
and refugee population
Problem: Inadequate shelters and living conditions for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Goal: A solution working with the Lebanese government to provide adequate shelters and stable environment for Syrian refugees
Inputs Activities Outputs Short-term Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Long-Term Outcomes
Funding: NRC DonorsLebanese Government
Partners: Norwegian Refugee CouncilLebanese Government
Negotiate with government
Manage Refugee Camps
Form peace keeping element
Collaboration with host community
Coordinate rental payment
Host camp meetings
Provide T-shelters
Assist impoverished communities
Increase safety and efficiency
Provide official aid
Refugees will find employment
Increase involvement and community support
Refugee will be independent
Better environment for families
Reduce dependence on humanitarian aid
Improve quality of life for both refugees and Lebanese residents
Be able to register for refugee status
No longer need support from organizations
Assumptions External Factors
Oct. 2014 Nov. 2014 Dec. 2014 Jan. 2015 Feb. 2015 Mar.2015 Apr. 2015 May 2015 June 2015
Develop advisory board
Discuss with Lebanese government
Promote/Educate about program
Distribute T-shelters in Bekka Valley
Develop and modify evaluation
Total implementation
Collect data for process evaluation
Collect data for impact evaluation
Collect data for outcome evaluation
Analyze evaluation data
Report to funder
Completed Planned