Projekt Status:
Finalized
Funding Theme:
Education in Emergency
Country:
Syria, Tal Mennis (Earthquake Region)
Duration:
2025
Target Group:
Children
Direct Beneficiaries:
613
SDGs:
- Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3)
- Quality Education (SDG 4)
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)
Strengthening Resilience through Education for Children in Rural Idlib – SCHOOL REHABILITATION
The project “Strengthening Resilience through Education for Children in Rural Idlib – SCHOOL REHABILITATION” rehabilitated the only school in Tal Mennis, Syria, in 2025. By combining infrastructure repairs, educational support, psychosocial services, and community engagement, it re-established a safe, inclusive learning environment and significantly expanded access to quality education.
Project Objectives:
- Restore a safe and functional learning environment
- Improve access to quality education
- Strengthen children’s resilience
- Promote girls’ education and inclusion
- Support and qualify teachers
- Reinforce community ownership and participation
Projetct Activities
• Rehabilitation of 17 classrooms, laboratory, administration rooms, and WASH facilities
• Installation of accessible infrastructure (ramps, handrails)
• Provision of furniture and teaching/learning materials
• Non-formal education and remedial classes (Math, Arabic, English)
• Psychosocial support sessions (3 per week)
• Incentive payments for 17 teachers and 3 professional trainings
• Provision of safety equipment and emergency planning
• “Back-to-School” campaign and distribution of school kits
Results Achieved:
• 613 children (332 boys, 281 girls) gained access to education (initially 150 planned)
• 1,550 children registered for the following school year
• Improved learning outcomes and psychosocial well-being
• Increased participation of girls and children with disabilities
• Return of families and strengthened community stability
• Motivated, better-qualified teachers and stable school operations
• Sustainable electricity supply through 8 solar panels (585 W each)
