Lebanese Minister Hanin El Sayed discusses poverty in Bekaa

Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Hanin El Sayed met with Archbishop Ibrahim Mikhail Ibrahim of Zahle and Bekaa to discuss the worsening social conditions in the region. During the meeting, the Archbishop noted that poverty levels in Lebanon had exceeded 30 percent prior to recent conflicts, and social needs have since intensified.

The discussions emphasized the necessity of partnership between the state and the church to protect human dignity and strengthen social safety nets. The Archbishop highlighted the urgent need for developmental and social initiatives targeting vulnerable groups in Zahle and the Bekaa, including youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.