By Jane Best | Project leader
The situation in Syria, following the regime change, has had little impact on the refugee communities in south Lebanon so far. In the kindergarten there were a few drop-outs towards the end of the school year as parents were uncertain about pressures from the authorities regarding documentation.
Registration process for the 2025-2026 school year has been completed and there has been a small increase in demand from Palestinian children living in the Wadi Zayne gathering. The recent unrest in Gaza has meant that more Palestinians have moved to Lebanon. The opportunities for education in UN schools are more limited as aid has been cut back which increases demand for places in this kindergarten.
We will be considering the next round of funding for teachers’ salaries that may require an increase in the rates as the current salaries do not reflect the economic conditions in Lebanon. The teachers bring expertise from their training in Syria as well as an understanding of the psycho-social challenges for the children and their families. Providing teachers with the opportunity to use their skills is valuable to the project and to their own families as refugees are not permitted to work in the Lebanese system. Your support ensures the teachers are able to continue their work.
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