Syrian refugee, 47, who is in the final stages of terminal lung cancer. He traveled from Syria 12 months ago and was diagnosed with cancer only 4 months ago. His condition allowed him to be allocated an apartment in a UNHCR building for Syrian refugees, but with no proper medical care available his condition deteriorated rapidly. In obvious pain and extremely weak, he still welcomed us into what is now his home and allowed me to photograph him.
With Action Aid, Baalbek, Lebanon
February 2014.
Syrian refugee, 47, who is in the final stages of terminal lung cancer. He traveled from Syria 12 months ago and was diagnosed with cancer only 4 months ago. His condition allowed him to be allocated an apartment in a UNHCR building for Syrian refugees, but with no proper medical care available his condition deteriorated rapidly. In obvious pain and extremely weak, he still welcomed us into what is now his home and allowed me to photograph him.
With Action Aid, Baalbek, Lebanon
February 2014.
Syrian children who fled the civil war in neighbouring Syria proudly show off 1000 Lebanese Pounds (approx. $0.67 US).
The people living in this building are part of yet another conflict affecting the refugee community. They are considered older refugees by the UNHCR, having been in Lebanon for over a year. With the recent influx of thousands more their accommodation is now more cramped and they complained about receiving reduced aid as a result of the overwhelming numbers of refugees arriving in need of urgent assistance, against the backdrop of a case of demand far exceeding supply.
Baalbek, Lebanon.
February 2014.
Syrian woman (33) in her rented garage in which she lives with her family. The garage was rented to them by Lebanese, but they are still charged $200 US monthly for rent and the building is unsuitable for human habitation. To try and make money for the rent they collect scrap which they sell for $2 for about 20kg. Previously she owned and ran a store in Damascus and her husband was a glass maker. The family fled after their house and business was destroyed by a rocket as they sheltered in the basement.
Jeb Jennine, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
February 2014.