Education is not

Preparation For life.

Education is life itself.

-3,465 schools have been destroyed or damaged across Syria -2.8 children are out of school -Over half of Syrian children are rarely able to concentrate in class -From an almost 100% enrollment rate, Syria has descended to the 2nd worst rate of school attendance. -1 in 10 Syrian children work instead of going to school.

The war on Syrian education

Issue #9 Date: 11-24-2013 Reem Zaitoon

Education has never been more vital for Syrias children.

Education is what Syria desperately needs if ever wants a fighting chance at rebuilding itself. Without its youngest generation receiving its proper education, Syria sees a dark and doomed future.

The numbers dont lie

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Issue #: [Date] Dolor Sit Amet

Learning amidst raging conflict Nearly three years of brutal and unyielding conflict have put abrupt halts on the education of Syrias children. However, many Syrian children managed to escape to nearby countries in order to seek safety and education. They persevere by setting up tents and gathering with other refugee children to learn what they can from adults.

Education Interrupted I liked school back home. I learned a lot with all of my friends, and I liked all of my teachers. Now I dont know were my friends are and if I will ever have a teacher again.

-7 year old Ahmed

I want to be a doctor when I am older. I want to help people feel better and give them medicine. But now my brother tells me that I cant be a doctor because all of our schools got destroyed.

-9 year old Hanan

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-School childrens trauma and severe psychological distress affects their ability to learn.

-One in three children feels helpless; 38% of children felt stressed by their environment.

-Refugee children get bullied and picked on in their new schools for being outsiders.

-Syrian children are repeatedly harassed and ridiculed and the bad treatment is causing more and more of them to stop attending school.

-The war back home has left thousands mentally ill and incapable of learning new concepts.

Psychological Consequences of War

Issue #: [Date] Dolor Sit Amet

1.Long-term planning: Regional governments and

international partners must plan for a future which meets the education needs of Syrian refugee children over the long term.

2. Host Countries Should be Supported: Current levels of funding are not enough for host countries to effectively support their incoming refugees.

3. Improve Innovation: Learning opportunities have helped children deal with devastating trauma by listening, talking, and playing.

4.End the Devastation of Syrias Education Infrastructure: Schools should not be used for military purposes and should be made zones of peace instead of war.

4 Steps Towards Safeguarding the Fundamental Right of Syrian Children To Quality Education