Learning without Barriers: Ensuring Access, Continuity and Inclusion in Non-Formal Education in Gaza

About this project

ltpgtThe project aims to improve access to inclusive educational opportunities for children and CwD by delivering inclusive and context-responsive education support in high-density IDP areas in the Gaza Strip. Based on EducAid’s recent needs assessment, the intervention addresses persistent waiting lists, inadequate learning spaces, shortages of learning materials and participation barriers for CwD. The project is implemented with a local partner (Independent Living Association-ILA), and is aligned with the Education Cluster strategic response plan, and aims to ensure safe, equitable and continuous access to NFE in a protracted emergency context.ltbrgtOverall, project activities target 2,425 school-aged children (1252 F, 1173 M), at least 962 CwD (468 F, 494 M), ltbgtwho will benefit from different components of the intervention.lt/bgtltbrgtThe project expands TLS capacity by rehabilitating and activating 5 new classrooms in a TLS in Gaza City and introducing afternoon shifts in 3 existing TLSs in the Middle Area and Khan Younis, enabling 710 children to access NFE. Rehabilitation and setup integrate accessibility, child-friendly design, and safety, including ramps, WASH upgrades, adaptable seating, whiteboards, and solar-powered lighting. The project also ensures continuity of learning for 960 already enrolled children by sustaining teaching staff and supervision in 4 TLSs, preventing service interruption following the end of an oPt HF-funded project. This approach consolid…

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

EducAid, Independent Living Association for Persons with Disabilities

Accountable

EducAid

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 9 Apr 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-OPT-25-R-INGO-38860.

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