Syria

EMERGENCY AID FOR SYRIAN FAMILIES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR DISPLACED SYRIAN CHILDREN

Context

Bashar al Assad's regime was overthrown on 8 December, leaving the Syrian population as reassured as it is worried by this political turning of the page after 53 years of authoritarian rule. The state coffers are empty and civil servants are no longer being paid. The industrial fabric, which had been very powerful before the war, was in total disrepair. For the time being, the handover of power is taking place peacefully, but Syrians are too familiar with Islamist groups to be confident about their future.

Goal

EDUCATION SYRIAN YOUTH - HELPING THE SYRIAN PEOPLE TO SURVIVE

In this context, we will be continuing our emergency missions to Syrian villagers whose homes have been destroyed and to very poor families in Damascus. We will also be renovating a school in the Lattakia region.

We are continuing our support for children at our educational centres. We support children affected by the war in three educational centres in Latakia, Damascus and Homs. These centres provide educational support and refresher courses for 700 children (aged between 6 and 15). Classes in science, French, Arabic and literature are taught by certified teachers. Psychologists work with the children on their traumatic experiences. 30 people are employed in our centres.

In 2025, we will continue to support these 3 educational centres, which provide real educational added value for pupils whose level is higher than in Syrian schools.

We are monitoring developments in Syria to assess new projects.

Coordination: Father Khalil Arar