Nearly half of the individuals in Lebanon’s emergency shelters are children, and the facilities are operating beyond capacity, according to the Lebanon county director of a humanitarian organization.
“The shelters designated by the Lebanese government are already full and overflowing,” Michael Adams of CARE International told CNN on Thursday.
“Approximately 47% of those in these shelters are children,” said Adams, who is based in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. He noted that women and girls have been disproportionately impacted by displacement resulting from ongoing airstrikes.
Humanitarian workers have been working to provide shelter, medical aid, food, and essential supplies to those affected by Israel’s aerial bombardment. Adams highlighted that his organization is witnessing thousands of people fleeing neighborhoods in search of safety.
“The city is well-prepared, but not sufficiently equipped to handle the influx of injured people. Supermarkets still have some supplies, but they are depleting rapidly,” especially in southern Lebanon, Adams explained.
