Lebanon Introduces Cash Assistance for People with Disabilities Amid Crisis

Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs allocated $5 million from the 2024 budget for emergency cash transfers to individuals with disabilities. Beneficiaries with valid Personal Disability Cards will receive $100 as part of a broader social protection strategy supported by international donors and UNICEF. This measure addresses the needs of vulnerable groups amid Lebanon’s displacement crisis and humanitarian challenges, reaffirming commitment to inclusive social protection policies.