In March of 2026, the Regional conflict of the Middle East was resumed, and Lebanon was placed at the center of it all. As of May 7th 2026, Approximately one million people had been displaced across various regions of the country, seeking refuge in both host communities and temporary shelters. Of these, around 125,621 individuals were accommodated in collective shelters, often under overcrowded and substandard conditions. Since 2023, the region has been in tense deadlock and by 2026, the regional context had further worsened, with escalating tensions between Israel and Iran drawing Lebanon once again into active conflict. This renewed escalation mirrored many aspects of the 2024 crisis but on an even broader scale. As of the 7th of May 2026, the Ministry of Public Health reported 2,727 conflict-related deaths and 8438 injuries.1 

Since the announcement of the ceasefire on 17 April and recent extension, hostilities continued resulting in additional loss of lives. Continued shelling, airstrikes, demolitions and movement restrictions were reported, particularly in southern Lebanon and parts of Nabatieh and the Bekaa governorates. These conditions have not enabled safe and sustained returns, or unimpeded humanitarian access, and prospects for durable stabilization remain limited. Even with a ceasefire in place, the aggression and hostilities continue, and civilians are placed at the center of it all. On 4 May, renewed displacement orders were announced for 11 villages and towns in Nabatieh Governorate, followed by airstrikes that reportedly caused casualties and triggered new waves of displacement, according to local authorities. These developments marked a renewed deterioration in the security environment and reversed tentative stabilization trends observed in recent days. 

The 2nd revision of this appeal is due to the resumption of the active war in Lebanon, with families having to flee again the targeted areas and be displaced. This revision has expanded the number and budget of its activities that were already made to take into consideration theresumption of war. The response budget has been increased, and a rise in indicator target numbers on the results framework has been adjusted.  

The updated document is a result of field and programmatic interagency coordination efforts, and assessments that ACT Requesting Members have undertaken individually and jointly to refine activities and holistically address fast-changing needs of communities in different areas of Lebanon.  

The appeal has so far been covered with 1,544,320 USD including pledges; The needed budget with this revision is 3,530,033 USD. 

LEB241 REV.2 Appeal Narrative – May 2026

LEB241 REV.2 Results-Framework – may 2026

The previous LEB 241 revision can be found here

In Somalia, more than 500,000 people have been displaced so far this year – more than 90 percent of them by drought – in addition to the 3.3 million Somalis already uprooted. Baidoa, Dayniile, Kahda, Diinsoor , and Doolow districts are among the hardest hit, as worsening drought conditions drive crop failure and the collapse of livelihoods, deepening hunger and placing increasing pressure on already limited infrastructure.

In displacement sites and informal settlements, families face overcrowded conditions, limited access to safe water and sanitation, and inadequate shelter, compounding already severe humanitarian needs.

While in Kenya, according to the Food and Nutrition Security Assessment as of February 18^th, 2026 (Food and Nutrition assessment), Acute malnutrition has worsened significantly, especially in areas bordering Somalia, for example, Mandera, North Horr (Marsabit), and Turkana South and East, which are now in IPC 5 (Catastrophic). Laisamis Sub‑county in Marsabit is also projected to reach IPC 5 soon.

Several counties are in phase 4 (critical), while others are in IPC Phase 3 (Serious). Counties in IPC Phase 2 include Baringo North and South, Kajiado, Laikipia, Narok, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Kitui, and Makueni.

Key drivers of worsening food insecurity include poor rainfall performance, high food prices, below‑average crop production, livestock diseases, crop pests, conflict, and insecurity.

ACT Kenya and Somalia Forums have revised a regional appeal and plan to respond to the crisis.

Regional Drought Response EAR 251 Revised Appeal (Somalia Kenya)

East Africa Drought Results Framework-(Somalia)

Since early April 2026, Benguela Province has experienced exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall, causing severe flooding in urban and peri-urban areas of Benguela and Lobito municipalities. The overflow of river systems, including the Cavaco River basin, led to rapid inundation of low-lying neighbourhoods and informal settlements.

As a result, hundreds of houses were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, forcing families to flee abruptly, often without essential household items.

Rapid assessments conducted by CICA, ACT Angola Forum members, and local authorities estimate that over 1,500 people were displaced, many of whom are currently living in temporary displacement camps and collective shelters, including Campismo Novo, Campismo Antigo, and the Ombaka Stadium area.

The most critical impacts relate to lack of access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, which exposes displaced households to high risks of waterborne diseases, including diarrhoea and cholera. Reliance on untreated water supplied through cisterns, combined with extremely limited sanitation facilities and widespread open defecation, has created unsafe living environments that threaten health, dignity, and well-being.

Displacement has also generated significant protection and psychosocial impacts.

The Council of churches of Angola proposes to provide a rapid, focused, and complementary humanitarian response to the flooding crisis in Benguela Province, targeting displaced households living in temporary camps and collective shelters targeting over 2,540 persons. The intervention prioritises Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) assistance, combined with basic protection and psychosocial support (PSS), to address the most urgent and life‑saving needs identified through recent assessments.

Final RRF 09 2026 Angola Floods

Malawi experienced continuous rains in several parts of the country from 15 March 2026 to 19 March 2026. Sustained heavy rainfall across central and southern Malawi is expected to continue.

So far, 5 districts of Chikwawa, Phalombe, Zomba, Machinga, and Mangochi have been severely affected. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) as of 24 March 2026, 29 people have died, 84 have been injured, almost 140,000 people have been affected, and 1,164 households have been sheltered in 31 camps while other households are staying with relatives whose houses have not been affected in nearby communities and others within their communities.

The three Malawi ACT forum members (ELDS, CARD, and BSHDA) will conduct cash transfers (multipurpose cash assistance) of approximately $60 (K105,000) to 600 households, reaching out to 3300 people affected in the 3 targeted districts of Chikwawa, Zomba, and Machinga.

RRF 08_2026 _Malawi_Floods

In the Gamo Zone area in Southern Ethiopia, several landslides occurred in the early morning of 11th March 2026, triggered by several days of heavy rain and flash floods. The disaster occurred in the highland areas where saturated slopes gave way after heavy, intense rains.

The landslides have caused extensive human, social, and economic damage. Many households have experienced loss of life, destruction of homes, and displacement, while livelihoods have been severely disrupted due to the loss of farmland, crops, and livestock. Access to essential services such as safe water, sanitation, healthcare, and markets has been significantly reduced due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing rainfall.

As a result, affected communities are facing urgent humanitarian needs, including emergency shelter, food assistance, clean water, and protection services.

Two national members of ACT Ethiopia Forum, EECMY-DASCC and EOC-DICAC, are planning to respond to 321 of the most vulnerable households (1,600 individuals), through multi-purpose cash, based on established vulnerability criteria.

The proposed project targets households affected by the landslide in Gamo Zone, specifically in Gacha Babo Woreda, specifically, Maze-doyisa and Laka kebele woredas, through Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) combined with surveillance and risk communication.

RRF No 7_2026 Landslide Emergency response Gamo Ethiopia