LCPS Senior Researcher Dima Smaira speaks with Zeina Mehanna about Lebanon's humanitarian response amid ongoing conflict, examining the role of local organizations, the challenges of delivering aid, coordination gaps, localization efforts, and the priorities for long-term recovery and resilience.

Dr. Zeina Mehanna is a humanitarian and development expert, a board member of AMEL Association International, and a lecturer at the American University of Beirut. With over 20 years of experience, her work focuses on humanitarian response, public policy, human rights, and community development.