The German government has extended new funds to allow a non-governmental organization to keep helping Palestinian refugees displaced by the latest fighting in northern Lebanon, according to DPA. World Vision Lebanon said it received the funds and vowed to continue extending its help to Palestinian refugees from Nahr al Bared camp, especially children. "Thanks to this grant, World Vision can continue distributing essential hygiene items for babies and children under four years of age," said Maya Assaf, Palestinian Refugee Program Officer. "We were the only nongovernmental organization on the ground meeting those needs." According to a statement by the group, World Vision is distributing baby hygiene kits twice a month to more than 2,000 babies and children who are displaced in the Palestinian refugee camps of Beddawi, Burj al-Barajneh, Chatila Bekaa and Buss. The kits include items such as shampoo, baby clothes, towels, diapers, disinfectant, wet wipes, soap and milk bottles, all of which abide by Sphere standards to ensure the well-being and safety of children. "World Vision has recently conducted various assessments in Beddawi Palestinian camp, North Lebanon, only to find out that most refugee gatherings are suffering from poor hygiene conditions mainly due to overcrowded shelters inside the camps," Assaf said.
