One in four children is out of school as a result of the spread of the Syrian crisis, forced displacement, economic collapse and other overlapping challenges. The first emergency response grant provided by UNICEF will provide access to a protective learning environment to save lives.
new york, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hostile Acts in south lebanon Tens of thousands of people were displaced late last year, further compounding the challenges facing the country as it grapples with political turmoil, economic collapse and spillovers from the crisis. Syria. In response to these challenges, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today announced new additions. $2.2 million This grant will provide access to a safe and inclusive learning environment for girls and boys affected by the ongoing crisis.
This 12-month fast-track grant will be delivered by UNICEF in collaboration with local strategic partners and the education sector. ECW funding Lebanon It has already affected more than 500,000 girls and boys. ECW's total funding reaches record high 24 million USD.
The fighting in the region has resulted in the closure of 50 public schools and eight technical education schools. Approximately 20,000 students have had their education affected, and recent estimates indicate that as many as 91,000 people have been displaced. LebanonIncluding over 33,000 children. Even before the recent increase in violence, around 27% of children were not attending school. Lebanon.
“This country's education system is Lebanon I've been under enough pressure. Now is the time to support the Ministry of Education and its steadfast commitment to providing quality education to both Lebanese and refugee children and youth. Our investment in their education is an investment in peace and security across the region and in realizing the commitments outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Lebanon And every school-age child in this country is no less.” yasmin sherifEducation Secretary-General Can't Wait is a global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises hosted within the United Nations.
“The conflict on the southern border is Lebanon It is exacerbating multiple crises that are disrupting the education of the country's most marginalized children and young people. UNICEF supports the strategies and approaches of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) and the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) to ensure continuity of education and learning for children and youth affected by conflict. In the South, it includes primary and secondary levels, technical and vocational education. Lebanese Children and young people cannot afford to have their education interrupted any longer. “Through support from the ECW Foundation, MEHE and UNICEF will partner to provide services that enable children and young people to leapfrog to a brighter future.” edouard begbaderUNICEF Representative Lebanon.
This new investment is in line with the Department of Education and Higher Education's emergency response plan and education sector strategy. The focus is on improving access to inclusive and safe learning opportunities for displaced children. This includes establishing school hubs as well as increasing the availability of online learning resources for children who cannot access traditional schools.
The investment will also focus on training teachers to meet the unique needs of displaced children, with a focus on mental health, psychosocial support and gender-sensitive training.
This investment will improve the resilience and resilience of our education system through a comprehensive training program that includes emergency preparedness, response strategies and other support designed to ensure sustainability into the future. , the ability to respond to emergencies will be strengthened.
About Education Cannot Wait (ECW):
Education can't wait (ECW) is a global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises. We help ensure that no one is left behind by providing quality education to boys and girls who are refugees, internally displaced persons and in other situations of crisis. ECW speeds up response to crises through the multilateral system, linking immediate relief with long-term interventions through multi-year programs. ECW works closely with governments, public and private donors, United Nations agencies, civil society organizations, and other humanitarian and development actors to increase efficiency and end siled responses. Masu. ECW is urgently appealing to public and private sector donors to scale up support to reach even more vulnerable children and young people.
Follow X/Twitter: @EduCanWait @YasmineSherif1 @KentPage
Additional information is available at: www.educationcannotwait.org
Source Education Can't Wait