Hands Up Foundation is now Action Syria

Education is one of the most powerful tools we can offer. It protects children now — and helps them build a better future.

But Syria’s education system is in crisis. More than 2 million children are out of school, and over 7,000 schools have been damaged by war or earthquakes. Many are unsafe, overcrowded, or missing basics like toilets, electricity, or heating. For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, access to learning is still limited — with growing legal and economic barriers.

That’s where the Education Pot comes in. It funds vital, community-led programmes that give children the chance to learn, grow, and imagine a future beyond conflict. Your support helps make that possible.

We work with trusted Syrian-led organisations who know their communities best. Every donation to the Education Pot supports what’s most needed — from school renovations and teaching salaries to psychosocial care and learning tools — helping ensure Syrian children aren’t left behind.

Want to learn more about how your gift makes an impact? Download the full report below.

What the Education Pot funds:

 

  • SAWA’s school in Lebanon — delivering full-time education to 80 Syrian refugee children, including psychosocial support, safe transport, and heating in winter.
  • Abjad’s school rehabilitation in Zamalka — restoring a public school to provide safe access to education for over 750 children in rural Damascus.
  • MARS’s classroom restoration in Daraya — renovating four classrooms, including one model space to set a new standard for safe, inclusive learning.
  • Teacher salaries, school supplies, and extracurricular activities — helping children learn, thrive, and stay connected to school.
  • New pilot education programmes — any new education programmes we may launch in response to need — allowing us to support more children as opportunities arise.

Education is one of the most powerful tools we can offer. It protects children now and helps them build a better future.

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Want to support more than education? The Action Fund powers all our work — from classrooms and clinics to urgent crisis response. One gift. Maximum impact.

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