UNICEF Calls for Investment in Syria's War-Damaged Schools

January 21, 2025 - 13:11

January 21, 2025
Aleppo, Syria

UNICEF is urgently calling for increased financial support from international donors to address the devastating impact of war on education in Syria. Ted Chaiban, UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director, emphasized the critical need for funding to rehabilitate the country's educational system. He stated, “The first thing we need in order to be able to support education and deliver an educational system is the financing, and we urge donor partners not to miss this opportunity to support Syria during this period of transition.”

Currently, over 2.4 million children in Syria are out of school, with an additional one million at risk of dropping out. In a recent development, Germany announced a commitment of 60 million euros to support various projects in Syria, with a significant portion aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and promoting women's rights. Of this funding, 25 million euros will be allocated to UNICEF, while 6 million euros will support Arche Nova, an organization that operates schools for approximately 3,000 children. The need for urgent action to restore education in Syria has never been more pressing.