MAKANI III – The Right to Learn, Heal, and Thrive: Inclusive Education, Child Protection, Psychosocial Support, and Capacity Strengthening for Children, Caregivers, and Education Personnel in the Gaza Strip

About this project

ltpgtThe project ensures uninterrupted access to safe, inclusive, quality learning and psychosocial support for displaced and conflict-affected children across the Gaza Strip through an integrated Education, Child Protection, and MHPSS approach. The proposed project (Makani III) builds on existing capacities and investments made through the ongoing HF-oPt funded project MAKANI II, while activating new Temporary Learning Spaces (TLSs) in underserved areas and reinforcing system functionality across humanitarian and early recovery contexts.ltbrgtThrough MAKANI II, Vento di Terra (VdT) currently operates three twin-TLSs (6 TLS units) in Gaza City, Deir Al-Balah, and Khan Younis, in addition to several kindergartens supported through other resources. Under MAKANI III, five twin-TLSs (10 TLS units in total) will be targeted, maintained, and rehabilitated where needed, including the activation of two additional twin-TLSs in Gaza City and North Gaza starting in February 2026. This expansion ensures improved geographical coverage and access for children in newly displaced and underserved areas.ltbrgtMAKANI III will directly target 2,200 school-aged children (Grades 1–7) with structured non-formal education, remedial support, foundational learning, life skills, and MHPSS interventions. In addition, and 6,800 children in total will receive structured recreational activities, the project will engage approximately 2,200 caregivers through awareness sessions, PSS support, and community-b…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Palestinian Territories

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

oPt Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

ASSOCIAZIONE VENTO DI TERRA ONLUS, Al Ataa Charitable Society

Accountable

ASSOCIAZIONE VENTO DI TERRA ONLUS

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 9 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-OPT-25-R-INGO-38804.

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