About the Project:
This community-based intervention focuses on addressing the health and protection needs of the most at-risk Syrian refugees and vulnerable host community members in Lebanon, particularly older adults and individuals with disabilities. Through a multifaceted approach, the project combines mental health support, protection services, and capacity-building efforts to improve the quality of life for marginalized populations.

Project Objectives:
IDRAAC, leveraging its team of specialists, implemented a comprehensive range of activities, including:

 9. Mental health and social assessments through outreach and clinical teams.
10. Mental health consultations delivered in clinics.
11. Home visits conducted by psychologists, social workers, and outreach workers.
12. Operation of a 24/7 Mental Health Hotline.
13. Organization of awareness and support group sessions.
14. Case management and service referrals for vulnerable individuals.
15. Capacity building for caregivers and humanitarian actors.
16. Distribution of cash assistance, hygiene kits, and absorbent pads.

Where It Was Implemented:
The project targeted vulnerable Syrian refugees and host communities in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and Tripoli regions, addressing critical needs in marginalized areas.
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Impact in Numbers:

• Mental Health Support:

• • 306 beneficiaries received 4 free consultations each.
  • 1,551 beneficiaries accessed support through the 24/7 hotline.
  • 1,118 home visits conducted.

• Awareness and Group Activities:

• • 1,893 beneficiaries participated in mental health awareness sessions
  • 349 beneficiaries attended 4 psychosocial support sessions.
  • 3,327 beneficiaries engaged in cholera awareness sessions.

• Case Management and Protection Services:

• • 750 cases managed.
  • 24 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases assisted.

• Essential Aid Distribution:

• • 1,056 hygiene kits distributed.
  • 384 beneficiaries received absorbent pads.

• Capacity Building:

• • 108 caregivers trained on Caregivers’ Burden.
  • 38 humanitarian actors trained on Healthy Ageing, GBV for older people, and Age and Disability Inclusive Programming.

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Donor Information:
This project was implemented in collaboration with HelpAge International and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

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Visual Overview:

Key Components:

• 🟩 Clinical and outreach-based mental health services.
• 🟦 Awareness campaigns addressing mental health and cholera.
• 🟨 Capacity-building sessions for caregivers and humanitarian actors.

Beneficiaries Reached:

• 3,327 participants engaged in cholera awareness sessions.
• 1,551 individuals supported through the hotline.
• 1,056 hygiene kits distributed.

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 Gallery:

• Photos from Field Visits: Psychologists and outreach workers providing home-based care.
• Training Sessions: Caregivers and humanitarian actors during capacity-building workshops.
• Awareness Campaigns: Beneficiaries participating in group discussions and receiving essential resources.

This project exemplifies IDRAAC's commitment to delivering inclusive, community-based solutions that address the needs of the most vulnerable populations while fostering health, protection, and resilience.