This Mother’s Day: How to Support Mothers in Lebanon Amid War
Main image via UNICEF, Dar El Moussawir – Ramzi Haidar.
As war rages on and displacement continues across Lebanon, over one million people have been displaced from their homes. Families are fleeing bombardment, evacuation orders, and destruction that have upended everyday life. For countless mothers across the country, that means raising children in shelters, rationing food and medicine, and navigating pregnancy and basic care amid hardship.
In a moment when period products, prenatal support, childcare services, and mental health resources are harder to access than ever, here is what’s at stake for mothers in Lebanon, and real ways you can help this Mother’s Day.
For many mothers, daily life has become a struggle for safety and dignity. Access to essential maternal and reproductive health care has been severely disrupted. According to UNFPA, among those displaced, tens of thousands of women and girls are living in conditions where shelter is inadequate and privacy is scarce, while around 12,200 pregnant women face uncertainty in accessing routine prenatal care.
The breakdown of health services, including obstetric care and safe childbirth support, means that routine check-ups, skilled birth attendants, and emergency care are harder to reach or simply unavailable in areas affected by conflict and displacement.
At the same time, overcrowded shelters and lack of proper sanitation make menstrual hygiene management difficult, increasing stress and health risks for women and girls. Mothers are also navigating the psychological impact of war on their children, all while trying to maintain a sense of stability and care for their families.
Here are some useful resources that could make a real difference for displaced women and girls in Lebanon.
1. For access to menstrual products: Jeyetna
The justice collective Jeyetna is helping women and girls access essential menstrual products during these challenging times, reaching thousands of displaced women across Lebanon.
To donate, click here.
2. For prenatal care and other check-ups: AUBMC’s Family Medicine Primary Health Care Center
In response to the crisis, AUB’s Family Medicine Primary Health Care Center has been providing displaced families with free consultations, medications, and essential prenatal and general care in collaboration with the Care Clinic and an interdepartmental effort from the OBGYN, Pediatric, and Nursing Departments.
3. For access to baby kits: UNFPA Lebanon
The UNFPA in Lebanon is distributing baby kits and essential supplies to support mothers and newborns in villages across South Lebanon, especially those that are hard to reach amidst constant bombardment.
To donate, click here.
4. For support to migrant workers: Voices of the Unseen 2026
The grassroots emergency response coalition provides direct humanitarian aid and mutual-aid assistance, focusing on marginalized groups often overlooked in crises.
You can find more initiatives supporting migrant workers here.
5. For access to psychological support: Himaya
Himaya offers psychosocial services, counselling, and support, helping children and families cope with trauma, emotional stress, and crisis-related hardship.
You can reach them via their hotlines:
Beirut & Mount Lebanon: 03 414 964
North Bekaa: 79 300 419
South Lebanon: 76 450 753
Central & West Bekaa: 71 802 883
North Lebanon: 79 300 410
This Mother’s Day, we honor the strength and resilience of mothers across Lebanon, especially those navigating war, displacement, and uncertainty. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness, every act helps ensure that mothers and families can access care, dignity, and some relief amid the crisis.
Make sure to share the #Support Lebanon section on our website for useful resources.
