Southern Lebanon Crisis Response: Education Cannot Wait Announces New US$2.2 Million Grant to Improve Access to Inclusive, Quality Education Bringing Total ECW Funding in Lebanon to US$24 Million
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hostilities in Southern Lebanon displaced tens of thousands of people late last year, compounding the challenges facing the nation as it works to respond to political turmoil, economic collapse and spillover from the crisis in Syria. In response to these challenges, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today a new additional US$2.2 Million grant that will provide girls and boys impacted by these ongoing crises with access to safe, inclusive learning environments.
Key Points:
- In response to these challenges, Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ) announced today a new additional US$2.2 Million grant that will provide girls and boys impacted by these ongoing crises with access to safe, inclusive learning environments.
- The fast-acting 12-month grant will be delivered by UNICEF in collaboration with local strategic partners and the Education Sector.
- ECW funding in Lebanon has already reached over a half a million girls and boys.
- The new investment aligns with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's emergency response plan and the Education sector strategy.