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UNICEF Mine Risk Education for Children (Syria)

Syria, Middle East

UNICEF provides mine risk education to children in Syria through child-friendly spaces, specialized centers, and self-learning programs. In Mabrouka camp (north-eastern Syria), over 600 children participated in MRE sessions before families returned to heavily contaminated areas like Deir-ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa. In Aleppo, UNICEF supports MRE for children with disabilities using sign language, demonstrating inclusive approaches. The Educate A Child Self-Learning Program in Qaramel village offers MRE to 230 children from nine villages alongside catch-up education. With 2.4 million Syrian school-aged children out of school and thousands of schools damaged, MRE integration into education programs reaches vulnerable populations.

Behavior Goal

Protect children from unexploded ordnance in conflict-affected areas; enable safe return to liberated territories; build awareness among children with disabilities

Methods & Approaches

Social Marketing

Implementers & Partners

  • UNICEF
  • Educate A Child (EAC)

Donors & Sponsors

  • UNICEF donors
  • Educate A Child Foundation

Key Takeaways

  • 1Child-friendly spaces provide safe environment for sensitive education
  • 2Sign language delivery includes children with hearing disabilities
  • 3Self-learning programs integrate MRE with catch-up education
  • 4Camp-based education prepares children before return to contaminated areas
  • 5Integration with broader education programs maximizes reach

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