CLEAN: Poor shelter the poor in Lebanon

The transcript describes the plight of six children who find shelter with the Talib family after fleeing their camp. The family faces economic challenges as the motorway closure prevents work and trade. The conflict has led to abandoned villages and closed shops, causing a collapse in the local market. Refugees and their hosts are left waiting for aid, sharing their despair and uncertainty about the future.

What was the main reason Alex's son couldn't reach his workplace?

• He didn't have a vehicle.

• The motorway was closed.

• The company was shut down.

• He was too young to work.

What is the primary source of food for the family?

• Food purchased from local shops.

• Donations from aid organizations.

• Vegetables grown by Alex.

• Canned goods from the camp.

How has the conflict affected the local tomato market?

• Prices have increased due to high demand.

• Tomatoes are being imported from other regions.

• Prices have dropped significantly due to lack of buyers.

• The market has remained stable despite the conflict.

What has happened to the local shops since the fighting started?

• They have closed down.

• They have increased their prices.

• They have expanded their operations.

• They have started selling new products.

What are the refugees and their hosts primarily waiting for?

• A chance to return home.

• Financial assistance from the government.

• Aid and supplies.

• New job opportunities.