Strengthening resilience and access to Education in Emergency through a multisectoral approach in Syria (Priority 2) With this project, TGH will directly contribute to Priority 2 of this Allocation by delivering priority humanitarian assistance planned for in 2022-2023 HRP in the areas with demonstrated high needs and low response coverage. This Action aims to strengthen the equal access to quality education services to the most vulnerable school-aged girls and boys while promoting theirs, their families’ and school personnel’s resilience.

The proposed response is based on TGH 4-year experience in implementing ECHO, OCHA and AICS funded multisectoral projects in Syria. The targeted locations have been selected based on the Education Sector and Intersector needs severity scores. In May-June 2022, TGH conducted field assessments in the targeted localities and coordinated with municipalities, SARC, DoE and other NGOs. Thus, TGH will intervene in 4 public schools in Kherbet Ghazala (Dar’a), Eastern Bari (Hama), Tamanaah (Idleb) and in Madamiyet Elsham (Markaz Darayya, Rural Damascus).

The final objective of the proposed action is to strengthen resilience for the most vulnerable school-aged girls and boys in Syria by improving their protection and their access to quality education and WASH service, with a multi-sector approach. 10,052 beneficiaries (without double counting) will directly benefit from this project, among whom 2,106 men, 2,946 women, 2,400 boys and 2,600 girls. This includes 1,602 children attending formal and non-formal education (ie. 450 crossline students), 4, 52 teachers provided with trainings, 4 schools janitors, 8 community members and 240 parents contributing to TGH education activities. 10,000 persons will be reached through Back To Learning (BTL) campaigns.

TGH will contribute to address the specific needs of the most vulnerable OOSC and children at risk of dropping out from formal education. TGH will ensure that children of the targeted localities benefit from safe, dignified and quality learning environments. Schools will be rehabilitated, furniture provided, and a solar power system installed. Also, TGH will ensure the education quality by building capacities of formal and non-formal teachers on education methods and SEL, and by providing non-formal education (NFE) activities. This will include remedial, catch up and Self Learning Program (SLP) classes.

TGH will emphasize on enhancing the resilience of the children, their families and teachers by mitigating financial barriers to education through the provision of student kits and specific stationeries to students attending NFE sessions. TGH will support teachers by the provision of teaching material and provision of cash for transportation to teachers from remote areas. Crossline students will be supported to take national exams through the provision of hygiene and dignity kits. Community resilience and engagement will be reinforced through BTL campaigns, Community-Based volunteers and parents inclusion.

Within the Protection sector, TGH will provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) including risk education and recreational activities to students and teachers as well as campaign awareness to parents. A specific focus will be made on supporting children with disabilities, early married girls and child labor cases. Case management and referrals will be provided as part of Child Protection mainstreaming.

WASH-in-school will be integrated as part of the school rehabilitations by ensuring safe, inclusive and dignified WASH facilities are available in school, taking gender and special needs into account. Hygiene behaviors and practices will be enhanced through hygiene promotion and kits distribution in school. PPE kits will be distributed to each school and a specific emphasis will be given to COVID-19, handwashing key moments and social distancing.

Finally, the Action will be complemented with other interventions (from TGH and other partners) in surrounding locations based on coordination with local and international partners