Stories From Lebanon

After Trauma, Iraqi Refugees Look for Healing

Iraqi refugees who have suffered kidnappings, beatings and worse discover ways to share stories, find support—and start to rebuild their lives. »»

Shelter offers rare security for an Iraqi refugee who fled to Lebanon and lost a son to kidnappers. »»

Leaving home brought new perils until refugees found haven with CRS and Caritas in Lebanon. »»

Many Iraqi refugees in the Middle East are sinking into dire poverty because they're not allowed to work. »»

By bringing sides together, CRS helps groups in conflict break the cycle of war and poverty. »»

When families are fleeing for their lives, their babies and toddlers need special care. »»

In the Middle East, CRS staff simulate emergencies to make sure they're ready for natural and man-made disasters. »»

'Thank God, We're in School' Iraqi refugee children are at risk of missing out on education. CRS makes sure they don't slip through the cracks. »»

Greening CRS: How some CRS offices are making changes to be environmentally friendly. »»

Vivian Manneh is a regional program manager for CRS in the Middle East. She reflects on the realities that refugees across the world face. »»

Because it imports most of its food, the Middle East is especially vulnerable to changes in the food market. »»

Our year-end roundup salutes the work of our dedicated staff and beneficiaries, whose resiliency rises above the most challenging circumstances. »»

A southern Lebanon community celebrates the reopening of a building destroyed by war, thanks to assistance from CRS and a local partner. »»

A Lebanon community finds an oasis - and hope - in a CRS-supported park. »»

CRS is expanding its operations in Lebanon with the August 31 opening of a new office in Beirut. »»