Beirut, Lebanon – Yarmouk camp, once a thriving community of approximately 160,000 Palestine refugees, now bears the scars of years of conflict. A video below highlights the extensive destruction, with demolished buildings and looted homes marking the area. Thousands of residents remain unable to return due to the widespread lack of basic services and infrastructure.
Ghawth for Relief and Emergency Association is actively involved in assessing the dire humanitarian situation and coordinating relief efforts. In January 2025, the association counducted in a comprehensive assessment of the camp to determine the needs of the returning population.
Key findings from assessments conducted in early 2025 indicate a critical need for:
Infrastructure Rehabilitation: Extensive damage to homes and essential services requires urgent repair and reconstruction. Assessments have shown that 72% of houses were damaged.
Basic Services: Restoring access to healthcare, education, water, and sanitation is paramount.
Mine Action: The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and partners are working to clear explosive hazards, ensuring the safety of returning residents.
Support for Returnees: As of February 2025, approximately 15,300 people have returned to Yarmouk. Ongoing support is needed to help these families rebuild their lives.
Ghawth for Relief and Emergency Association is committed to working with partners to address these urgent needs and facilitate the safe and dignified return of all displaced residents. The association is focusing on:
Providing emergency assistance, including health ,food, water, and shelter.
Supporting the rehabilitation of medical centers.
Advocating for increased resources to support the long-term recovery of Yarmouk camp.
GHAWTH calls on the international community to increase its support for Yarmouk camp, ensuring that returning residents receive the assistance they need to rebuild their lives and their community.
