Critical need for the project:

In addition to the information outlined in the beginning of this document, it is essential to note that:

• According to UNICEF 33% of schools in Syria have been destroyed. Additionally, a large number of schools have been converted to shelters housing internally displaced people.

• Many Syrian children suffer from psychological and mental illnesses as a result of the conflict, this is especially evident with children inside the country.

Standards and Monitoring:

• Strict measures and rejection of attempts imposing any political or ideological notions on the students whatsoever. This includes compulsory political recitals/chanting related to any party.
• Taa’leem employs the Syrian Arab Republic’s curriculum in its schools and institutions. However, in particular geographic areas some articles and sections related to the current political regime may be deleted.
• In the selection of teachers and staff Taa’leem uses criteria based on academic merit and experience. No discrimination will be made on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sect, sex or ideological and political position stance.
• Taa’leem schools adopt the United Nation’s Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which ensures that the child’s interests are put first and that no discrimination will be made on the basis of race, religion, sect or sex.

Core Programmes:

• Reconstructing and restoring damaged schools or converting existing residential buildings into schools and providing them with furniture and required equipment.
• Covering the school’s monthly running costs and expenses
• Training courses for teachers and supervisors. This includes:

o Providing psychological support to the children to reduce negative effects of the conflict on them.

o Develop and implement new models in education and learning that enhance teamwork and reinforce

the child’s self-confidence

o Provide training and follow-up on the school’s progress in collaboration with a network of

organizations in Syria.