AVSI – Who they are and what they do in Lebanon

AVSI is a non-profit organisation founded in 1972 that implements development and humanitarian aid projects in over 40 countries worldwide. AVSI envisions a world in which individuals, aware of their value and dignity, are protagonists of their own integral development and that of their communities, even in crisis and emergency contexts.

AVSI has been active in Lebanon for many years, supporting vulnerable communities through development, education and humanitarian programmes. Since the outbreak of the conflict in October 2023, AVSI has been providing emergency assistance and protection services to populations affected by escalating violence, internal displacement and the collapse of essential services.

Following the renewed escalation of hostilities in March 2026, which led to widespread destruction, mass displacement and severe pressure on basic infrastructure, AVSI scaled up its emergency response to address urgent humanitarian needs across several regions of the country.

What NEF does with AVSI in Lebanon

In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, the NextEnergy Foundation is supporting AVSI’s emergency intervention aimed at providing protection services and basic assistance to internally displaced people and communities remaining in conflict-affected areas.

The intervention focuses on ensuring access to essential goods, safe and dignified shelter conditions, clean water and adequate sanitation, while also addressing psychosocial needs resulting from prolonged exposure to violence, displacement and uncertainty.

AVSI’s activities are being implemented across multiple regions, including Beirut and Mount Lebanon, the South and Nabatieh governorates, as well as selected areas in northern Lebanon, in close coordination with local authorities, national institutions and humanitarian partners.

Project objectives and key activities

The project aims to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of populations affected by the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, with a particular focus on internally displaced people and households living in conflict‑affected areas. Through this intervention, AVSI seeks to ensure access to basic assistance and protection services, helping families cope with immediate needs arising from displacement and prolonged instability.

Planned key activities

Distribution of essential goods: AVSI is distributing essential non-food and hygiene items to internally displaced households hosted in public shelters, schools and other forms of temporary accommodation. These distributions aim to ensure access to basic necessities such as hygiene products, blankets, mattresses and seasonal clothing, helping families cope with deteriorating living conditions.

Water, hygiene and sanitation support: The intervention also includes the provision of safe drinking water through water trucking, the distribution of hygiene kits and sanitation services in overcrowded shelters. These actions are critical to maintaining minimum health and hygiene standards and preventing the spread of disease in collective accommodation centres.

Protection and psychosocial support: In addition to material assistance, AVSI provides psychosocial support services to adults and children affected by displacement, loss and trauma. Activities include psychosocial support sessions, parental guidance and art therapy for children, offering safe spaces for emotional expression and resilience-building.

Monitoring: All activities are monitored through AVSI’s established Monitoring and Evaluation system, implemented both in the field and remotely, ensuring transparency, data protection and continuous learning. Beneficiaries have access to safe and accessible feedback and complaint mechanisms, allowing them to voice concerns, provide input and contribute to improving the quality of assistance delivered.

Updates on the project’s progress and results will be shared throughout the implementation period.