At least 150,000 people remain without running water across the South of Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict in Lebanon in October 2023, according to a report from Action Against Hunger and Insecurity Insight.
Despite a ceasefire agreement six months ago in November 2024 in Lebanon, military activity remains intense. More than a million people go hungry in Lebanon amid instability.
Abu Ahmad, the sole breadwinner, did everything he could to provide for his family since 2011 when the situation in Syria deteriorated. Water, something so basic, became a daily struggle.
Khadija lives with her husband and five children, none of whom attend school due to their dire financial situation. The village where they live lacks essential services, adding to their hardships. Until recently, they struggled with water scarcity.