Child Protection Syrian Arab Republic Project #21637

Child Refugee Crisis

by Save the Children Federation

Project Report | Sep 22, 2023
Case Study: Harriet's Education in Uganda

By Save the Children | Save the Children

Harriet posing outside her school in Uganda.

Thank you for supporting Save the Children's Child Refugee Crisis fund! With your help, we are able to reach refugees around the world. Today, 27 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. At a time when half of the world's refugees are children, our work to help child refugees is more important than ever.

Here is the story of a refugee child in our programs:

Harriet*'s Story: "I'm going to change the world!"

Harriet* is a 14-year-old girl living in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Northern Uganda. Her family fled South Sudan when the sound of gunshots came to their village. Harriet only brought a handful of belongings with her: a radio, a yellow dress and her school uniform.

When Harriet’s family was forced to flee South Sudan, she feared she’d never return to school. But then she joined Save the Children’s Accelerated Learning Program for child refugees — and her education took off.

Now, Harriet’s caught up on the education she missed and is doing brilliantly in school. She’s even been chosen as Head Girl by the other pupils. This top student is determined to become a lawyer and make life better for people in South Sudan.

“I’m going to change the world!” she says.

Harriet’s working hard to create opportunities for other girls, too. By writing songs and plays about gender equality, she’s changing the world’s perception of what girls can do. It’s clear that Harriet’s building a bright future — and not just for herself.

Save the Children's Refugee Crisis Response

For over 100 years, Save the Children has worked tirelessly to provide refugees with lifesaving aid, improved access to education, quality health care and protection from harm. With 26 million men, women, and children now forced to flee their home countries due to conflict and persecution, it's more important than ever to take action to help improve the lives of refugees.

*Names have been changed for protection and privacy.

Harriet raises her hand in class.

Harriet outside her school.

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May 26, 2023
Case Study: Zahida's Education in North East Syria

By Save the Children | Save the Children

Zahida and her classmates at school

Your generosity and support of Save the Children's Child Refugee Crisis Fund allows us to reach children affected by conflict and displacement. Here is the story of one of those children:

Zahida*, 13, has always been passionate about school, but she never actually had the chance to attend one. Because of the war in Syria, Zahida's family has spend the last 11 years fleeing from conflict. The constant displacement prevented her parents from finding her a suitable school.

Zahida has some motor disabilities caused by a lack of oxygen at birth, which affect her ability to walk without falling. She was often bullied by others, especially while in displacement camps.

Eventually, Zahida’s family settled in a displacement camp in North East Syria. Zahida and her sister attended recreational activities at the Save the Children partner-run Child Friendly Space in their camp, and while she was there, Zahida expressed her desire to attend school. That was when the Save the Children team learned about Zahida.

Our team visited Zahida and offered her a place at our Temporary Learning Space. Zahida was so excited to go to school the next day and sit at a school desk for the first time in her life.

"That was the most amazing day of my life. I was so happy. It was the first time ever that I attended school. The moment I entered the gate I felt safe."

Now, Zahida, who previously wouldn't leave her tent because she was bullied about her disability, walks the distance to school every day. When we asked Zahida about her dreams for the future, she said "I want to become a teacher and educate the children, especially the ones struggling
to get to school like myself."

Support from donors like you makes a difference in the lives of kids like Zahida. Save the Children thanks you for giving hope to refugee children and families!

*Names have been changed for privacy and protection.

Now Zahida walks across camp to go to school.

Zahida at school.

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Jan 27, 2023
Our Work in Syria

By Save the Children | Save the Children

Lujain loves playing football with her friends.

Thank you for supporting the children of Syria!

After ten years of brutal conflict in Syria, half of the country’s children have grown up knowing nothing but conflict, and over 5 million are in need of humanitarian assistance.

Many live in areas where basic services are almost non-existent and the infrastructure they rely on has been decimated. More than half the population has been forced to flee their homes, and thousands of children have been orphaned or separated from their families in the chaos of war.

Attacks on education, displacement and child labor have contributed to a situation in which millions of children are out of school, depriving them of basic skills and a safe, protective environment.

With help from donors like you, Save the Children has supported children affected by the war in Syria since 2012. Our programming is essential as it combines emergency, life-saving interventions with activities that support the restoration of basic services, including child protection services, education programming, food distributions and the provision of essential health and nutrition services.

More than ever, our presence – and your support – are a lifeline for children and families caught up in this conflict. One of the children forced to flee violence includes Lujain*, 11, who fled heavy bombardment with her mother, father and five siblings until finally settling in a displacement camp.

"We left the house under heavy bombing. We were displaced without taking anything," Lujain shared with us. Thanks to supporters like you, we've been able to provide Lujain's family with essential supplies, including food and clean water.

*All names have been changed for protection and privacy.

Lujain brushes her hair with help from Lina*

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