DEMAC is currently mapping the humanitarian response of both the Palestinian and Lebanese diasporas amidst the ongoing armed conflicts involving Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah.

As of October 2024, the humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip is dire, with over 41,000 Palestinians killed and nearly 100,000 injured between October 2023 and September 2024. Israeli bombardments have devastated infrastructure, schools, and food supply chains. UNRWA has reported that nearly 90% of Gaza’s population is displaced, with ongoing disruptions in humanitarian aid delivery. In Lebanon, over 2,000 people have been killed, and more than a million displaced due to airstrikes, with severe humanitarian needs emerging. UNHCR has called for a ceasefire as conditions worsen, and many displaced Lebanese are relying on humanitarian assistance.

This response page will be updated on a rolling basis as we proceed to explore how the Palestinian and Lebanese diasporas are mobilizing to support those affected by the crises. In our mapping, we will identify key diaspora actors and initiatives, aiming to enhance coordination between diaspora, local, and institutional humanitarian actors.