Additional Context: The figure refers to winter preparedness activities conducted by Lebanon Response Plan, or LRP, partners. According to these partners, the cuts to winterization activities reflect both the reduced needs following the gradual return of displaced persons to Syria, and the reprioritization of limited resources in the context of funding cuts to humanitarian assistance, notably from the U.S.

Devex Researcher Note: U.S. aid cuts in 2025 were a significant contributing factor to the deterioration in refugee assistance access in Lebanon. As UNHCR's largest single donor, the U.S. withdrawal directly constrained the primary delivery mechanisms for refugee aid. No other donor fully compensated for that loss. LRP highlights that this “limited funding restricts large-scale repairs or rehabilitation, leaving many households dependent on short-term assistance, with shelter kits serving as the primary support modality.”

Source: UNHCR