Projects

Alternative school Project

This project, launched in 1998, aims to strengthen the protection, well-being, and developmental opportunities of Palestinian refugee children living in Lebanon, specifically in Ein Al-Hilweh Camp and Beddawi Camp. By improving access to education, psychosocial support, life skills, and community engagement, the project promotes children’s rights and fosters a supportive environment that enhances their safety, confidence, and inclusion. 
Enhancing Education, Protection, and Development for Palestinian Refugee Children in Lebanon

This project aims to strengthen the protection, well-being, and developmental opportunities of Palestinian refugee children living in Lebanon, specifically in Ein Al-Hilweh Camp and Beddawi Camp. By improving access to education, psychosocial support, life skills, and community engagement, the project promotes children’s rights and fosters a supportive environment that enhances their safety, confidence, and inclusion.

Target Group
 Dropout out-of-school Palestinian refugee children.
 vulnerable preschool-aged children (age 4-5) in need of early learning support
 Parents and caregivers through awareness and guidance sessions
 Community members, decision-makers, and camp stakeholders engaged in advocacy
 Children participating in summer camps, and recreational activities

Main Activities

Education Support
 Alternative Education: Providing structured classes for 60 out-of-school children in Ein El-Hilweh, Beddawi, and Burj al-Barajneh to rebuild foundational academic skills.
 Preschool Program: Implementing a 12-month early learning intervention for 20 vulnerable preschoolers to strengthen school readiness and developmental progress.

Psychosocial Support
 Life-Skills Sessions: Conducting  sessions in each center to enhance communication, leadership, emotional expression, and social interaction.
Outdoor Activities: Implementing outdoor activity in each camp to promote teamwork, positive engagement, and emotional well-being.
 Awareness Sessions: Delivering  sessions focused on children’s rights, protection, and acceptance of diversity.
 Group Psychological Support: Providing  group sessions in each camp to build resilience, self-confidence, and emotional stability.
 Individual Psychological Support: Offering personalized psychological sessions for children who require tailored intervention.

Leisure & Recreation
 Implementing  recreational activities in each camp to promote stress relief, creativity, and positive peer interaction.

Online Episodes
 Producing  live online episodes (10–20 minutes each) that allow children to share experiences, challenges, and reflections related to their rights and well-being.

Summer Camp – “Rights for All”
 Organizing a thematic summer camp focused on rights, diversity, arts, music, and theater to strengthen self-expression and confidence.

Family & Community Engagement
 Parental Awareness Sessions: Conducting sessions to strengthen parents’ and community members’ understanding of children’s rights and protection.
 Advocacy Campaign: Launching an advocacy initiative on World Children’s Day to promote equality, non-discrimination, and protection for all children.
Community Rights Activity: Implementing a camp-wide activity to promote awareness of children’s rights and collective responsibility.
Stakeholder Engagement: Holding meetings with decision-makers, activists, and networks to strengthen community commitment to child rights.

Impact
This project supports Palestinian refugee children by improving access to education, psychological support, and safe community spaces. It builds confidence, leadership, and awareness of rights, while promoting inclusion, resilience, and positive family and community engagement.