Education has the power to change lives, even in the most difficult circumstances. For Syrian children – like 16-year-old Ahmad – 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.
Action Syria will be on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 8 March! We’ll be presenting a Radio 4 Appeal, sharing about our vital work restoring education and enabling opportunities for Syrian children.  Â
The appeal will be made by the incredible actor Toby Jones and will be broadcast at 7.54am and 9.25pm on Sunday 8 March, as well as 3.27pm on Thursday 12 March. So, mark your calendars to remind you to tune in and support the appeal.
Actor Toby Jones makes a BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action Syria, an innovative charity working with Syrian communities to ensure they have the medical care and education they need, every day and when emergencies strike.Â
In November 2025, our volunteer Saami had the privilege of visiting SAWA School, in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, one of the projects that Action Syria supports. At the school, over 80 Syrian refugee children are receiving the education they need for brighter futures, beyond conflict and displacement.
In Syria, over 2 million children are currently out of school. That’s why we have been working with our partner, Abjad Initiative, to restore the infrastructure of Zamalka Primary School in rural Damascus, and in turn restore learning opportunities for hundreds of children.Â
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