Enhancing resilience and mitigating the impact of winter conditions through an integrated response  (Education, NFI, and Early Recovery and Livelihoods) in Aleppo and Ar-Raqqa (Sub-objectives 1 and 2) ltpgtThe overarching strategy of the proposal is to provide immediate relief during winter while simultaneously creating long-term perspectives for the affected population. In the short term, the project aims to ensure survival through winter and facilitate children's access to education. In the long term, the focus shifts to enrolling out-of-school children in formal or non-formal education, tackling barriers related to family income, and enhancing community resilience through income-generating initiatives linked to community improvement plans.ltbrgtThis dual approach is designed to break the cycle of vulnerability, creating a foundation for sustained well-being beyond the immediate challenges of the winter of 2023/2024.ltbrgtIn Abu Jabar and Debsi Faraj, economic challenges, inadequate education, and poverty contribute to children being out of school or at risk of dropping out. FCA’s needs assessment, conducted in September 2023 in these two communities, shows high levels of need and vulnerability. The recent earthquake and displacement worsen the situation, and winter poses additional (financial) challenges for families to stay safe and warm. Post-crisis economic struggles persist and cause a lack of sustainable income at the household level, resulting in families resorting to negative coping mechanisms, including dropping out of school, child labor, and early marriage. The multifaceted project addresses education and winter-related needs, and economic vulnerability. It aims to re-enroll out-of-school children (OOSC) through a BLT campaign and remedial classes. Educational interventions include school rehabilitation, WASH facilities improvement, solar power systems, and providing school supplies. The project builds teacher capacity and incentivizes transportation. To tackle economic challenges, some parents/caregivers receive financial support for business growth. Community-led initiatives enhance recovery and build resilience. Winterization efforts provide essential items to vulnerable families for survival in winter 2023-2024.ltbrgtltbgtProposed activitieslt/bgt:ltbrgtltbgtWinterization NFIslt/bgt: Distribute core items to 280 households (1680 individuals).ltbrgtltbgtEducationlt/bgt:ltbrgt Rehabilitate classrooms (23) and WASH facilities at 1 school.ltbrgt Provide solar power systems at 1 schools.ltbrgt Deliver non-formal education programs, catch-up classes, and literacy programs to 1080 children.ltbrgt Conduct Back-to-Learning (BTL) campaign reaching 100 children and their parents.ltbrgt Supply school materials to 1450 children, especially those with disabilities.ltbrgt Support 2024 exams for 500 9th and12th graders.ltbrgt Provide professional development to 15 teaching staff.ltbrgt Establish 1 Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs).ltbrgt Provide school furniture to 1 schools.lt/pgtltpgt Work with SARC to provide transportation (10 buses across 14 days) for crossline students to attend national examsltbrgt Provide 2000 mattresses for children inside the crossline accommodation centres in Aleppo Cityltbrgt Provide transportation for SARC to issue 1500 mattresses, 12500 blankets and 2400 mobile lights to the accommodation centres in Aleppo and RaqqaltbrgtltbgtEarly Recovery and Livelihoods:lt/bgtltbrgt Support 65 small business owners financially.ltbrgt Assist in creating and implementing community early recovery plans.ltbrgtThe project aligns with identified needs, striving for sustainable impact by fostering community involvement, enhancing education, and mitigating winter-related challenges.lt/pgt