Shelter Support
- Safe accommodation within our managed collective shelter
- Blankets, mattresses, and essential non-food items
- Winterization support
Emergency Response
Lebanon Is Under Attack - More than 30 thousand people displaced
Lebanon is once again experiencing a severe escalation of hostilities, with intensified airstrikes and evacuation warnings issued to 53 villages across South Lebanon, Nabatieh, Beirut, and Bekaa, forcing thousands of families to flee their homes.
As of the 7th of March 2026, as per MOPH:
294
Civilians Killed
1,023
Injured
83,000
People Displaced, including 29,000 children
62,000
Previously Displaced Persons
26
Total Shelters
112,525
IDPs in Shelters
26,163
Families
514
Shelter
294
Martyrs
1,023
Injury
Families are fleeing their homes with little or nothing. Schools and public buildings are being converted into shelters. Roads remain congested as communities search for safety for the past 48 hours.
Situation in the South
Saida has become one of the primary reception areas for displaced families. As of the 3rd of March:
- Total number of IDPs currently in Saida: 11,734
- Total number of collective shelters in Saida: 24
Total in South:
- Total of Families: 5,293
- Total of IDP's: 22,093
- Total of Shelters: 72
DPNA is currently managing one collective shelter hosting 490 displaced individuals across 128 families and, in full solidarity with municipalities, local authorities, civil society actors, and humanitarian partners, has activated its emergency response to provide:
Food Assistance
- Food kits
- DPNA's community kitchen meals during Ramadan (iftar and suhur)
Hygiene and Dignity
- Hygiene kits
- Baby necessities
Health and Protection
- First aid and medical referrals
- Psychosocial support for children and families
- Social cohesion activities within collective shelters
Water and Sanitation
- Clean water provision
Under DPNA Management So Far
490
Persons Supported
128
Families Supported
490
Mattresses Distributed
128
Hygiene Kits Distributed
490
Blankets Distributed
3,920
Meals Provided
Two meals per day for each person during Ramadan: iftar and suhur.
1,024
Water Gallons Provided
10-liter gallons, based on one gallon per day for each family.
Our response prioritizes dignity, safety, and community solidarity.
What We Urgently Need
Needs are growing daily. We urgently require support for:
- Shelter supplies (blankets, mattresses, pillows)
- Food and kitchen supplies
- Hygiene kits
- Medical supplies
- Clean water and sanitation materials
- Fuel for generators
- Financial contributions to sustain emergency operations and psychosocial support
Every contribution directly supports families who have lost their homes overnight.
Stand With Lebanon
DPNA remains committed to transparency, coordination, and community-based response.
We stand in solidarity with all humanitarian actors in Saida and across Lebanon to ensure that no displaced family is left without support.
Together, we can protect dignity and save lives.
