Reference :
V-P-LB-E-01386
Date :
07/2015
Caption :
Ras Baalbek. Um Mohammad in her home.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
“When we fled to Lebanon, it was winter and we walked from our town in Syria to the Lebanese town of Machariee El Qaa.” Lina’s mother still shivers when she recalls their journey to Lebanon. “There was so much snow I honestly thought we’d never make it, even though it's only about 20 kilometres away. The weather was awful. But we were among the lucky ones, because we'd managed to take our papers and a few belongings with us. Many others left wearing only their pajamas.”
ICRC website, photo gallery of the 2nd November:
“They are Lebanese. Decades ago, their ancestors settled in Syria. When war broke out in 2011, they fled Syria to their country of origin, leaving behind their homes and their belongings; their entire lives. As Lebanese nationals, they are not eligible for refugee aid, yet many of them endure the same hardships and are in dire need of assistance.
At the end of 2014, the ICRC began providing Lebanese returnees with cash assistance for a period of six months. And to help about 20 particularly vulnerable returnee families to start earning a living, the ICRC has been working with local NGO Jihad Al-Bina'a, providing goats and training so that people can produce and sell goats' milk and other dairy products.
The ICRC has also coordinated with the High Relief Commission (a Lebanese government agency), the International Organization for Migration and UNHCR to aid vulnerable Lebanese returnees who are not receiving any other help.
The ICRC hopes to help them regain a little bit of economic independence, boosting their self-confidence and restoring their dignity.”
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
5472x3648
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
