Emergency and Crisis Response
In times of crisis, Amel Association International adapts its modes of operation to reach communities in need, uphold human dignity, and ensure that vulnerable people are not left without care.
Adaptive Humanitarian Action
Amid escalating crises, displacement, epidemics, and infrastructure pressures, Amel mobilizes its centers, mobile clinics, field teams, staff, and volunteers to deliver coordinated, flexible, and community-centered emergency responses.
2024 South Lebanon Emergency Response
During the 2024 Israeli invasion of South Lebanon and the resulting displacement crisis, Amel activated its network of centers, mobile clinics, and emergency teams to support affected communities.
- Provided more than 10,000 medical consultations, including children’s vaccinations.
- Distributed 43,060 relief items.
- Conducted more than 20,000 awareness and psychosocial support sessions across displacement shelters.
- Continued services despite damage to some centers.
Coordinated Field Response
Amel works in close coordination with the Ministries of Health and Social Affairs, the Disaster Management Committee, municipalities, local associations, and international partners.
- Activation of new mobile clinics.
- Integrated health, protection, relief, awareness, and psychosocial support services.
- Flexible emergency planning that is continuously updated according to community needs.
Cholera Vaccination Campaign
In response to the first cholera outbreak in Lebanon in 29 years, Amel activated its comprehensive emergency plan across 30 centers, mobile clinics, and rapid response teams.
- Worked alongside the Ministry of Public Health, UNHCR, the Lebanese Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, MEDIR, and other partners.
- Helped establish accessible vaccination centers.
- Delivered home education sessions in northern Lebanon and the Bekaa.
- Reached thousands of Lebanese citizens and refugees.
- Conducted cholera prevention education, water safety checks, treatment preparedness, and vaccination support.
- Supported national efforts aiming to vaccinate 70% of the Lebanese population.
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