Leb- UNICEF Back to school

Project completed

The Back to School Campaign is jointly coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), UNHCR and UNICEF. lt is a holistic package of support tor vulnerable Syrian refugees and Lebanese host community children. The response aims at getting vulnerable children enrolled and retained in public schools through support to students during the scholastic year and by working with wider community-based structures to address risk factors of school dropout.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Lebanon
Education
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Basic life skills
Material relief assistance
Primary education
01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014
CHF 500'000
Background

The continuing influx of Syrian refugees in 2013 has put considerable strain on the education public system, and projections by end 2013 indicate that the number of school-aged children displaced trom Syria to Lebanon will reach 550,000. Public schools have capacity for 300,000 students. Serious support is required if the system is to double its effort. Even then, it will not absorb all children. Since the beginning of the crisis UNICEF has been involved in supporting access to formal and non-formal education. Until June 2013 it reached 31% of targeted children. The government and humanitarian partners have highlighted the need to provide additional classrooms, rehabilitate substandard premises, support teacher training and running costs related to integrating extra students.

Objectives

Enhancing access of children to protective quality public education in Lebanon.

Target groups

Total number of pre and primary school-aged children (4-14) to be assisted is estimated at 53,515 girls and boys. This includes registered Syrian refugee children; children of unregistered Syrian refugees; Lebanese returnees and host communities. 133,515 children tobe assisted in ALP and After-school education support. 320 schools supported to run second shift and with minor infrastructural improvements. 305,720 children receiving hygiene awareness and Psychosocial support.

Medium-term outcomes

Outcome 1: Children of school-age have access to inclusive basic education. Outcome 2: Schools are safe and protective learning environments that ensure the growth and well-being of children.

Results

Results from previous phases:  

First phase


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • United Nations Children’s Fund
  • UNICEF


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   500'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   500'000
Project phases

Phase 1 01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014   (Completed)