Syria

EMERGENCY AID FOR SYRIAN FAMILIES - SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION OF DISPLACED SYRIAN CHILDREN

Context

One year after Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, the new government is attempting to revive a ruined economy, lift international sanctions and establish contacts with partners. However, the poverty rate remains at 80%, food insecurity affects 12 million Syrians and informal work accounts for 50% of employment. Industry, which was flourishing before the war, particularly in the textile sector, has still not recovered.
On a social and political level, tensions between the government and minority groups (Alawites, Kurds, Druze, Christians, etc.) are spreading a climate of fear throughout the country.

Goal

EDUCATE SYRIAN YOUTH
HELP THE SYRIAN PEOPLE SURVIVE

In this context, we will continue our emergency missions to Syrian villagers whose homes have been destroyed and to very poor families in Damascus.

We continue to support children at our three educational centres. We support children at three educational centres in Latakia, Damascus and Homs. These centres provide academic support and refresher courses for 818 children (aged between 6 and 15). Science, French, Arabic and literature classes are taught by certified teachers. Psychologists work with the children to help them deal with the trauma caused by the situation in their country. Thirty people are employed in our centres.

In 2026, we will continue to support these three educational centres, which provide real educational added value to pupils whose level is higher than that of Syrian schools.

We are monitoring developments in Syria in order to evaluate new projects. We will be supporting disadvantaged children at Al Farj High School in Damascus.