Situation analysis of youth in Lebanon affected by the syrian crisis April 2014

النوع : Report

This report summarizes findings from a multisectoral assessment of the situation of Syrian refugee youth in Lebanon in the age bracket 15-24 years and their relationship with Lebanese host communities. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used, including a questionnaire covering a randomly-selected sample of Syrian refugee youth, focus groups covering Syrian and Lebanese youth, and interviews with parents, service providers and key Lebanese and Syrian stakeholders.This report concluded that the situation Syrian refugee youth are living in is impacting their personal lives and aspirations and could have long-term and profound negative impact on their future. They are entrapped by unemployment and limited opportunities to continue their education, and are vulnerable to exploitation and harassment. The refugee youth live in fear and insecurity, amidst tense relations with the Lebanese.This large influx of Syrian refugees is a significant burden on the infrastructure and resources of the host country as the ratio constitutes approximately one refugee to every four Lebanese citizens.