El Buss refugee camp, located 1.5 km south of Tyre in Lebanon initially established by the French government in 1939 to house Armenian refugees. The camp underwent a shift in its population dynamics during the 1950s. At that time, Palestinian individuals from the Acre area in Galilee relocated to the camp after the Armenians were resettled in the Anjar region.
Due to its strategic location and relatively modest dimensions, El Buss camp was largely shielded from the extensive turmoil that plagued other camps throughout the course of the Lebanese civil war. The camp’s inhabitants predominantly engage in seasonal labor activities.
Based on the official Population and Housing Census of Palestinian Camps and Gatherings in Lebanon of July 2017, the total population of El buss camp was found to be 5234 individuals, with 85.7% identified as Palestinian and the remaining 14.3% representing other nationalities. The total number of UNRWA-registered Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon has reached 489,292 individuals as of March 2023.
WPA El Buss Center
Our center is made of 2 floors offering a variety of facilities and implementing projects. The ground floor hosts our community kitchen, fostering empowerment and togetherness through shared meal preparation. On the same floor we provide a beauty room offering services like nails, lashes, and face care, encouraging self-care and confidence. Adjacent to it is our sewing room, a space where women come together to stitch and create garments, fostering a sense of community and skill-sharing. Additionally, on the same floor, we have a dedicated area where social services support and case management is provided.
On the second floor, we provide a gym for girls, promoting accessible fitness and physical well-being.
