LEBANON

Country Snapshot

Lebanon's recent history is characterized by the near-continual presence of conflict and war. In 2000, it was estimated that during the 15-year civil war, 150,000 persons had been killed, 450,000 people had been displaced, while 350,000 remained classified as displaced. The current population of Lebanon is approximately 3.6 million and still faces a significant threat from landmines: of the 3,413 mined areas identified, 2,180 are yet not cleared.

WRF History in Lebanon

WRF has a long and productive history in Lebanon. It started with training activities and technical assistance for local rehabilitation centers in the early 1970s. After success and an ongoing need for WRF’s presence, WRF expanded its focus and established a national office in June 1987.

Since then, WRF has been a key organization-addressing issues of disability prevention, rehabilitation, and socio-economic integration of individuals with disabilities. WRF has been actively involved in humanitarian mine action since 1996.

WRF has had a continual presence in Lebanon for over 20 years—often the only international rehabilitation NGO to remain in the country throughout long periods of conflict.

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