Education has the power to change lives, even in the most difficult circumstances. For Syrian children who have grown up through conflict and displacement, restoring education is about more than just getting back to the classroom – it is the opportunity to shape their own futures.
Between 8-14 March, you can make a real difference for Syrian children by supporting our BBC Radio 4 appeal. Tune in as actor Toby Jones shares the story of eleven-year-old Limar, a student in rural Damascus who is now learning in a safe and supportive classroom, after years of disruption.
The appeal will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 7.54am and 9.25pm on Sunday 8 March, as well as 3.27pm on Thursday 12 March. It will also be available on BBC Sounds from 8 March.
Your support could help us restore access to education where it’s needed most — transforming lives one child, one classroom, and one community at a time.
Donations to Action Syria via the link below must be made between Sunday 8 March – Saturday 14 March.
Listen to the brilliant actor Toby Jones share Limar's story and make a Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action Syria. Our appeal will be broadcast at 7.54am and 9.25pm on Sunday 8 March and then available on BBC Sounds.
Donate to support our appeal between 8-14 March 2026. With your support, we can restore education and enable opportunities - so that Syrian children can learn, thrive and shape their own futures. Your gift, big or small, will help create lasting change for Syrian families.
Education is central to recovery: it restores routine, supports emotional wellbeing, and helps children rebuild confidence after years of disruption. We're working with local partners in Syria and Lebanon to restore education for Syrian children.
As part of our appeal, Toby Jones shares the powerful story of eleven-year-old Limar.
After years of displacement, Limar returned home to rural Damascus in early 2025. She was excited about going back to school, but like thousands of schools across Syria, Limar’s school was damaged and unsafe.
With Action Syria’s support, her school was restored — and today, Limar is studying in a safe, supportive classroom once again – learning with confidence and shaping her own future.
Donations to Action Syria via the link below must be made between Sunday 8 March – Saturday 14 March.
All donations to Action Syria’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal will be used where the need is greatest, supporting all our work with Syrian communities across education, healthcare, and emergency response.
