LEB: Education in Emergencies for Displaced and Vulnerable Children (2026-2028)
Switzerland will support Education in Emergencies (EiE) in Lebanon through two complementary partnerships: UNICEF’s Transition and Resilience Education Fund (TREF) and Save the Children’s program in the Bekaa. These EiE interventions integrate child protection and psychosocial support to Syrian refugees and marginalized Lebanese in a post-war context, while also strengthening the education system to better respond to crises.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Libano |
Istruzione
Politica dell'istruzione
Primary education Teacher training |
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028 |
CHF 7’888’000
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- Barriers to school enrolment reduced; inclusive access ensured
- Enhanced quality of teaching and learning
- Non-formal education pathways institutionalized; curricula harmonized
- Capacity building of the Ministry of Education and higher Education (MEHE)
- Ensure access to quality and inclusive education to the most marginalized
- Children learn in safe, inclusive and supportive environments
- System is strengthened to coordinate and respond to emergency context.
- 360,000 children (Lebanese: 220,000 and non-Lebanese: 140,000) attend public schools.
- 1,500 teachers trained and apply Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology.
- Improved quality of learning through NFE curriculum development & teacher training
- Through Save the Children: 3,600 children to enroll in NFE, Retention support and catch-up programmes; 3,600 to receive learning materials; 540 benefit from child protection case management; 3,450 caregivers targeted with support and awareness sessions.
- A sector coordinator and a GIS expert seconded to MEHE.
- Fondo delle Nazioni Unite per l’infanzia
- The programme will be implemented through two distinct Partial Actions with two separate partners: 1. UNICEF Lebanon (for TREF) 2. Save the Children Lebanon (through Save the Children Switzerland) with Multi Aid Programs (MAPs) and NABAD as sub – partners (for Amal)
- Close alignment with the EU, Germany, and France as co-donors of the TREF. Regular coordination with MEHE through Strategic Management Boards.
- The project also aligns with the work of Education Cannot Wait, the World Bank, and UNHCR in Lebanon.
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE ISTRUZIONE
ISTRUZIONE
ISTRUZIONE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Politica dell'istruzione e gestione amministrativa
Istruzione primaria
Politica dell'istruzione e gestione amministrativa
Teacher training
Temi trasversali Diminuizone dei conflitti
Il progetto sostiene in via prioritaria miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F10338
| Contesto | Lebanon’s education system is under severe stress due to economic collapse, regional conflict spillover, internal and cross-border displacement waves, and underfunding. About 380,000 children are out of school and the country is still recovering from war. The Bekaa Valley hosts 39% of Lebanon’s refugees and holds the highest rate for out-of-school children. Children face child labour, early marriage, and psychosocial distress. Both systemic/governance and community-based responses are urgently required. A new reformminded cabinet is in place which considers education a priority. There is momentum to reform the system while ensuring all children, especially the most vulnerable, can access education. |
| Obiettivi | Syrian refugees and marginalized Lebanese (3–18 years) access inclusive, quality and safe education in a context of protracted crisis. |
| Gruppi target |
UNICEF: direct beneficiaries: 360,000 children in formal education targeted through TREF programme. Save the Children: 11,382 total beneficiaries; 7,129 directly through SDC (55% Syrian, 63% female), including 3950 children (ages 3 to 14) and 3,179 adults (3000, caregivers, 67 teaching staff, 112 other adults). |
| Effetti a medio termine |
UNICEF (TREF): Save the Children (Amal): |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: 1. 1200+ public schools operated to host 330,000+ children; of which 340 schools host an afternoon shift only for refugees. 2. 14,000 teachers teach Syrian refugees. 3. 10,000 teachers (about 45% of Lebanon’s basic education workforce) have completed the full Learning Recovery teacher training. 4. 120,000 children supported with the Call & Learn Tutoring Hotline and 58,000 reached through the Summer Catch-Up Programme. 5. 5,000+ children enrolled in Non-Formal Education (NFE) programes in the Bekaa, 200 NFE educators trained. 6. 3,000 children and caregivers provided with psychosocial support. 7. A functioning Transition Framework for out of school children designed, approved and implemented, allowing transition from NFE to formal schools. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
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| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 7’888’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 57’040’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 11’466’546 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 19’354’546 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 3 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2028 (Active) Fase 2 01.07.2023 - 31.12.2025 (Fase in corso) Fase 1 01.10.2021 - 31.12.2025 (Fase in corso) |