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MAR ELIAS REFUGEE CAMP
The smallest camp in Lebanon, Mar Elais was founded
in 1952 by the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox convent to accomodate Palestine
refugees from the Galilee in northern Palestine. It is located to the
southwest of Beirut.
Most of the men in the camp work as casual labourers
or small businesses, such as grocery stores or car maintenance
workshops. Some women work in sewing factories or as cleaners.
There is a high incidence of chronic disease in this
camp, with many refugees suffering from hypertension, cancer and
diabetes. Its infrastructure needs comprehensive rehabilitation.
Registered Refugees:
- Total number: 615
- Average family size: 3.76
UNRWA Education Programme
- Schools: One elementary school
- Pupils: 228
UNRWA Relief and Social Services Programme
- Social Safety Net (SSN) Programme beneficiaries: 110 individuals
- Sponsors students with disabilities to attend specialized
institutions; students with motor disabilities and visual
impairments are streamlined in UNRWA schools.
- Provides children with disabilities psycho-therapy and covers
rehabilitation services such as prosthetic and corrective devices.
- Modifies the shelters of students with disabilities mainstreamed
in UNRWA schools.
- Gives access to loans
UNRWA Health Programme
- Health centre: 1, regularly visited by specialists in gynecology
- Number of patient consultations per month: 880
Community Services
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