Cowell meets Sayed, affirms UK's commitment to supporting social protection

British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, met with the Minister of Social Affairs (MoSA), Haneen Sayed, to reaffirm the UK’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Lebanese national social protection systems. This includes MoSA’s rights and access program for people with disabilities and support to vulnerable Lebanese communities through the UK’s £5 million contribution to the AMAN program.

They discussed ongoing UK support to MoSA programs on social protection through international and local partners including the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Ambassador Cowell congratulated Minister Sayed on the restructuring of the Ministry and her vision and priorities. They also addressed support for conflict-affected populations, internally displaced persons, and the evolving refugee file.

Following the meeting Ambassador Cowell said: "I am proud of our partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs to strengthen vital national social protection systems and reach the most vulnerable Lebanese families. Through recent £5M UK funding, over two hundred thousand vulnerable Lebanese individuals have accessed basic assistance through the AMAN program. The UK remains committed to working with the Government of Lebanon and partners to support those in need."