Rapid Response in Lebanon: Education Can’t Wait and Strategic Partners authorize an additional $1.5 million for emergency response in Lebanon; ECW’s total funding in Lebanon exceeds $25.8 million

As the conflict escalates, 1.2 million people are displaced and children are at great risk. ECW’s expanded First Response, delivered by UNICEF, will support quality, comprehensive education in high-risk areas and reach 20,330 children.

New York, 17 October 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the growing crisis in Lebanon, education cannot wait (ECW; Education Can’t Wait) and its strategic partners today announced $1.5 million in additional funding to support inclusive and safe access to quality education for girls and boys called the conflict of influence.

The increase in the First Aid Emergency grant for the education sector in Lebanon will be provided by UNICEF given. ECW and its strategic partners are working to develop the educational response to the growing conflict that has displaced an estimated 1.2 million people. Thanks to the $25.8 million that ECW received Lebanon Invested, 1.2 million children have already received a high-quality, comprehensive education.

“Once again Lebanon is suffering. The current conflict has put a huge strain on Lebanon’s education system, leaving many children at risk of falling behind or dropping out of school altogether. Children die, families lose their homes and valuable school infrastructure is damaged. Girls and boys have a right to safety, protection and hope that only quality education can provide,” he said Sheriff YasmineExecutive Director of Education Cannot Wait, the United Nations’ global fund for education in emergencies and long-term crises. “We must redouble our efforts and leave no child or teacher behind in Lebanon.”

“The increase in fighting has led to Lebanon experiencing its most difficult period in decades, with the most deaths and the largest number of displaced people. The start of the new school year in public schools has been postponed as almost 60% of all public schools are being used as emergency accommodation. This brings the Lebanese education system to its knees,” he said Edward BeigbederUNICEF representative in Lebanon. “1.2 million children and young people need immediate access to high-quality inclusive education. Where possible, schools should remain open for teaching and learning and provide important psychosocial support to children and young people during these difficult times. Lebanon’s future stability and prosperity will be at risk if education is not central to our collective efforts. “

Expanding spending to support the education sector’s strategy will help maintain vital support to keep children going back to school in the coming school year. With increased funding, Emergency First Aid will now reach 20,330 displaced children and young people, a significant increase from the initial 7,530 children targeted by the funding announced in March this year. ECW Donation of 2.2 million US dollars.

Emergency support is aimed at providing a full and safe opportunity for children transferred to education. The program identifies hub schools to expand their operational capacity to accommodate new students. Another focus is on achieving high quality learning outcomes in a safe and inclusive learning environment, with targeted training and interventions for girls and children with disabilities. In recovery, investment will also focus on resilience and rebuilding the education system.

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