Communities in southern Lebanon are returning home after months of conflict to find widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and essential services. Many families are struggling with limited access to clean water, electricity and other basic necessities, making recovery and rebuilding difficult. Water restoration is a particularly urgent priority, as it is critical for both daily life and local agriculture. Despite the challenges, communities are showing resilience and determination to rebuild. Children have resumed studying and preparing for exams, while local organisations and aid groups are working to restore services, support recovery efforts and provide psychosocial assistance to families affected by the conflict. Continued humanitarian support is needed to help communities recover and rebuild their lives. Save the Children
STAFF ACCOUNT: “Children of Lebanon are losing faith in a better future.”
Nora Ingdal, Save the Children Lebanon Country Director, reflects on her recent trip to southern Lebanon where she found destruction after months of war.
On 16 April 2026, a temporary and conditional ceasefire was announced and later extended, bringing critical relief to children and families in Lebanon. Despite the “so-called” ceasefire, Israeli forces continued to carry out daily airstrikes that have resulted in hundreds of casualties, including children.