Lebanon is on the verge of collapse. 80% of the population is living in poverty, while 90% of the 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon are struggling to meet their basic needs.

Sadly, it is the children who suffer most as families cope with rising poverty. Shockingly, already 15% of children have had to drop out of school, and one in ten children as young as six have been forced to work simply to make ends meet. With worsening conditions, children are increasingly vulnerable to violence, exploitation and abuse.

ADRA is currently running a program that provides remedial education and support to students from grades 1 through 9. The program also offers inclusion support for children facing marginalisation and those with disabilities.

Regular meetings are also held with parents and caregivers to discuss important topics such as child labor, early marriage, and gender-based violence.

The aim of this program is to promote a positive attitude towards education among students and their families.

Stories

Samir’s Story

At 13-years of age, Samir* has seen things no child should experience.

His family fled to Syria to escape the conflict in Lebanon, but the trauma of losing his home and friends left profound scars on Samir.

Amid this turmoil, ADRA has been a beacon of hope for Samir and his family. Before leaving for Syria, Samir was attending classes at the ADRA Centre. And while in Syria, ADRA provided him with distance-learning. His mother says, “He dreams of returning to the ADRA Centre back home. It was his sanctuary, where he felt safe and confident, even in the darkest times.”

*Name changed for child protection purposes

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