2026 Syria Regional Appeal - Jordan - Education in Emergencies

About this project

In 2025, UNRWA elementary and preparatory schools in Jordan will provide quality education to over 100,000 students, ensuring that the 1,189 children from vulnerable groups, namely PRS, stranded Gazans, PRL and Syrian refugees, have equitable access to the Agency's education system.To support crisis-affected students with SEN, the Agency will hire 20 additional SEN teachers and equip 20 new Learning Support Rooms. Additionally, 350 students with visual disabilities will receive specialized tablets with enlarged fonts to support learning. To promote psychosocial well-being among students facing specific hardships, UNRWA will recruit 111 school counsellors to identify children at risk and provide counselling sessions. During the summer of 2025, 75 Agency schools will be designated as 'hub schools' to host summer camps open to all students. Attendance will be voluntary, and it is anticipated that up to 10,000 students will participate. At the start of the 2025/26 school year, UNRWA will provide 9,187 back-to-school kits for the most vulnerable students.To ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, 33 priority UNRWA schools will undergo rehabilitation works to address accessibility and safety issues. In addition: (i) outdated furniture and equipment will be replaced; (ii) air conditioners will be installed in ten schools in the Jordan Valley to deal with extreme heat during the summer; (iii) 20 learning support rooms will be established; and (iv) CCTV cameras will be inst…

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United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East · Multilateral

Countries

Jordan

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unrwa

Published by United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 24 Jun 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41130-2026EASyr-5-EI002.

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