In 2025, the Khayrallah Center collaborated with Catherine Abou-Khalil to conduct a survey that studied the giving patterns of the Lebanese Diaspora, asking questions about remittances, donations, and more. Once the survey was complete, we compiled our findings into a report and compared them with insights from our 2016 study.

Executive Summary

The Lebanese diaspora is a lifeline for families and communities in Lebanon. In times of economic collapse, political instability, and war, those abroad routinely step in to provide financial, emotional, and practical support. This 2025 survey, conducted by the Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies (KCLDS) and Catherine Abou-Khalil, captures the scale and depth of their generosity.

More than three-quarters of our survey respondents send money back home, with many doing so monthly. Others donate goods, volunteer skills, and invest in community projects. Their international support includes arranging medical care, mentoring young professionals, securing visas for relatives in danger, and staying connected through regular communication.

This report offers an accessible look at who the Lebanese diaspora are, why they give, and the many ways they strengthen their homeland. It draws on both statistics and personal stories to show that giving is not just an act of charity, but a sustained expression of identity, love, and responsibility.