Estonian Refugee Council Launches Aid Response in Lebanon Amid Worsening Crisis
The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) has initiated a humanitarian response in Lebanon to address the escalating crisis resulting from ongoing military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Supported by €53,000 from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ERC is collaborating with local partner Nusaned to distribute hot meals, food parcels, and essential relief items. This aid targets approximately 1,100 vulnerable individuals, including internally displaced persons in official shelters, with a focus on families with children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Despite a fragile ceasefire established in April 2026, the humanitarian situation remains critical, with over one million people displaced and significant infrastructure damage. Eero Janson, Director of the ERC, highlighted severe insecurity in southern Lebanon and rising prices that exacerbate daily struggles. The conflict, which intensified in March 2026, has caused over 2,500 deaths and 8,000 injuries. Nearly 120,000 people remain in temporary accommodations such as schools and tented settlements, facing overcrowding and limited access to clean water and stable housing. The ERC, active in Lebanon since 2018, continues its efforts to support crisis-affected populations in rebuilding their lives amidst these challenging conditions.
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Estonian Refugee Council Launches Aid Response in Lebanon Amid Worsening Crisis
The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) has initiated a humanitarian response in Lebanon to address the escalating crisis resulting from ongoing military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Supported by €53,000 from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ERC is collaborating with local partner Nusaned to distribute hot meals, food parcels, and essential relief items. This aid targets approximately 1,100 vulnerable individuals, including internally displaced persons in official shelters, with a focus on families with children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Despite a fragile ceasefire established in April 2026, the humanitarian situation remains critical, with over one million people displaced and significant infrastructure damage. Eero Janson, Director of the ERC, highlighted severe insecurity in southern Lebanon and rising prices that exacerbate daily struggles. The conflict, which intensified in March 2026, has caused over 2,500 deaths and 8,000 injuries. Nearly 120,000 people remain in temporary accommodations such as schools and tented settlements, facing overcrowding and limited access to clean water and stable housing. The ERC, active in Lebanon since 2018, continues its efforts to support crisis-affected populations in rebuilding their lives amidst these challenging conditions.
The Baltic Times