Hands Up Foundation is now Action Syria

What impact does the Education Pot have?

Education is an essential pathway to recovery for Syrian children. 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 still out of school, and over 7,000 schools have been damaged or destroyed by years of conflict. Many are unsafe, overcrowded, or missing basic facilities like toilets, electricity, or heating. For many Syrian refugees in Lebanon, access to learning still remains out of reach — with growing legal and economic barriers making it challenging for Syrian children to access the education they need. 

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 understand the needs of their communities best. Every donation to the Education Pot supports restoring access to education for Syrian children — from school renovations and integrated mental health support, to teacher salaries and training — helping ensure Syrian children aren’t left behind.

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What can the Education Pot fund?

 

  • School restorations in Syria– fixing classrooms and basic facilities, improving accessibility, and creating safer spaces for children to learn in. 
  • Education for Syrian refugee children – providing full-time education for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon, including psychosocial support, safe transport, and heating in the winter. 
  • School supplies, and extracurricular activities – ensuring children have the resources to learn, thrive, and stay engaged in school. 
  • Teacher salaries and teacher training – supporting educators with the resources and tools they need to deliver high-quality, supportive education for Syrian children. 
  • New pilot education programmes – any education programmes we may launch in response to the needs on the ground, allowing us to support more children as opportunities arise. 

Education is one of the most powerful tools we can offer – and is an essential pathway to recovery after conflict and displacement. It protects children now and helps them build a better future.

Want to see this work in action?

Support the full mission

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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