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*Data was collected in February 2019 and covers some impact aid figures in 2018 *Data was collected in February 2019 and covers some impact aid figures in 2018 Brussels III Conference 12-14 March 2019 #SyriaConf2019 RESPONDING TO THE SYRIAN CRISIS EU SUPPORT IN LEBANON is the total EU assistance to Lebanon since 2011 €1.7 billion Rasha Syrian refugee in Lebanon Thanks to EU funds, Rasha took up studies in nursery education at the SPARK institute in Zeitouneh, Lebanon. After completing her degree, Rasha was offered a job as a teaching assistant. “This job has improved our financial situation. I also personally benefited from it a lot. My personality is stronger now and I feel better integrated in this society. I did this to move forward in life, but also to achieve some of my dreams and aspirations.” Nearly 125,000 Lebanese and Syrian children had access to EDUCATION Over 375,000 Lebanese and Syrians benefited from HEALTH services Over 170,000 Syrian refugees benefited from PROTECTION services *Data was collected in February 2019 © European Union 2018, Johanna de Tessière Rasha is one of the almost 1 million Syrian refugees registered in Lebanon (UNHCR, 31/01/2019).

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Page 1: RESPONDING TO THE SYRIAN CRISIS EU SUPPORT IN LEBANON · Rasha Syrian refugee in Lebanon Thanks to EU funds, Rasha took up studies in nursery education at the SPARK institute in Zeitouneh,

*Data was collected in February 2019 and covers some impact aid fi gures in 2018*Data was collected in February 2019 and

covers some impact aid fi gures in 2018

Brussels III Conference 12-14 March 2019

#SyriaConf2019

RESPONDING TO THE SYRIAN CRISIS

EU SUPPORT IN LEBANON

is the total EU assistanceto Lebanon since 2011

€1.7 billion

RashaSyrian refugee in Lebanon

Thanks to EU funds, Rasha took up studies in nursery education at the SPARK institute in Zeitouneh, Lebanon.

After completing her degree, Rasha was off ered a job as a teaching assistant.

“This job has improved our fi nancial situation. I also personally benefi ted from it a lot. My personality is stronger now and I feel better integrated in this society. I did this to move forward in life, but also to achieve some of my dreams and aspirations.”

Nearly 125,000Lebanese and Syrian

children had access to EDUCATION

Over 375,000Lebanese and Syrians

benefi ted from HEALTH services

Over 170,000Syrian refugees benefi ted from

PROTECTION services

*Data was collected in February 2019

© European U

nion 2018, Johanna de Tessière

Rasha is one of the almost 1 million Syrian refugees registered in Lebanon (UNHCR, 31/01/2019).

Page 2: RESPONDING TO THE SYRIAN CRISIS EU SUPPORT IN LEBANON · Rasha Syrian refugee in Lebanon Thanks to EU funds, Rasha took up studies in nursery education at the SPARK institute in Zeitouneh,

*These amounts do not include all the contributions from the EU Member States.

Brussels III Conference 12-14 March 2019

#SyriaConf2019

RESPONDING TO THE SYRIAN CRISISEU SUPPORT IN LEBANON

€311 million BILATERAL

ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

€580 million

RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE

€820 million

Focusing on:

• Local social and economic development

• Investment in decent infrastructure and a stronger private sector

• Increasing the effi ciency of institutions and the rule of law

• Support to civil society

The EU responds to the most urgent needs of Syrians in Lebanon with:

• Assistance to cover basic humanitarian needs

• Access to healthcare, shelter, water and sanitation services

• Legal assistance, counseling and case management for Syrians facing legal concerns or having suff ered violence and harassment

The EU creates perspectives for both Syrians and Lebanese in the long term by:

• Promoting growth, job creation and social cohesion

• Supporting Lebanon in delivering access to improved education, health and water services

• Addressing the needs of refugees and Lebanese through the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis