Executive Summary
This research, commissioned by the CAMEALEON consortium, addressed a critical evidence gap by documenting the lived experiences of vulnerable older persons to inform the design of more inclusive, dignified, and sustainable humanitarian and social protection programming. The study employed a qualitative, participatory approach across four governorates (Bekaa, Beirut and Mount Lebanon, North Lebanon, and South Lebanon) between September and October 2025. Data was collected through interviews and focus group discussions with older persons (aged 60+) and their caregivers and with key stakeholders from Lebanese government ministries, UN agencies, academia, and non-governmental organizations. Findings showcase the perspectives and lived experiences of a limited number of interviewees and focus group participants and may not be widely generalizable.
