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Children on the Edge in 2022 - Our Highlights

3/1/2023

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Children on the Edge works in coalition with local communities in some of the toughest places in the world, transforming the lives of marginalised children by creating protective environments where they can safely live, play, learn and grow. 

2022 has been an incredible year of transformation for the children we work with, thanks to continued support of our Children on the Edge community.

We'd love to invite you to grab a cup of tea and read through our monthly highlights from 2022 and see just how much your generosity is making a difference.......​
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Syrian refugee students growing in confidence amidst turmoil in Lebanon

9/12/2022

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As the political and economic crisis in Lebanon continues, refugees are struggling. Despite the difficulties, the children at the school we support in Zahle offers a safe haven for 173 refugee children. Read more about how they have grown in confidence this year and have hope for the future...

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The Players of People's Postcode Lottery Help Syrian Refugees to Thrive

20/9/2022

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​Children on the Edge focuses on supporting overlooked children and has a 30 year track record of overcoming barriers to create safe spaces for children and deliver quality refugee education programmes in some of the most volatile places on earth. 

Thanks to generous funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery, the Syrian refugee children and communities we support in Lebanon are benefiting enormously.

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Grade 9 Students in Lebanon Celebrate Exam Success

16/8/2022

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This year's Grade 9 students gathered on the balcony of the school smiling with their thumbs up
Grade 9 Syrian refugee students from the school we support in Lebanon have recently taken their high school exams in Syria with a 100% pass rate. Read on to find out about their exam adventure.

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Players of People's Postcode Lottery Support Refugees in Lebanon and Uganda for a Third Year

22/7/2022

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Congolese refugee children in Uganda gather together smiling in their new classroom
We are thrilled to share that thanks to the incredible generosity of the players of People's Postcode Lottery, our programmes in Lebanon and Uganda are benefiting from a third year of funding. 
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Fuel Vouchers Help Families Keep Warm in Lebanon

14/3/2022

 
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Plummeting temperatures in Lebanon throughout January and February created freezing conditions for Syrian refugee families surviving in canvas shelters at a time when fuel is completely unaffordable. They have been in desperate need of help to heat their homes.

Thanks to an appeal this winter, our supporters have helped provide fuel vouchers for 319 families, so they can stay warm.

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Grade 9 Students in Lebanon Helping Their Communities by Upcycling Clothes and Fixing Tents

14/2/2022

 
Student, Mahmoud weatherproofing a refugee tent with a new tarp
Students in Lebanon have been working hard over the past few months to find creative ways to support their local communities; using their new carpentry and sewing skills to repair and upcycle tents and clothing for refugee families in need. We have been blown away by their efforts....

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School in Lebanon Back on Track Amidst Crisis

1/2/2022

 
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Despite the ongoing political and economic crisis in Lebanon, the school we support in Zahle continues to provide a safe haven for Syrian refugee students. The children are not only learning, they are thriving. Mahmoud, in Grade 9 loves attending school and is excelling in class, especially now he can actually read the board thanks to a new pair of glasses.​

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Crisis in Lebanon: an update from our partners

7/9/2021

 
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We updated you recently on the good news that the children are back to school in Lebanon and learning again after months of closures and disruption due to Covid-19. But, the current economic and political climate in Lebanon continues to be increasingly difficult. We spoke to Nuna Matar from our partner organisation this week who gave us an update on what’s happening in the country and how it’s affecting their work. 

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Syrian Refugees head Back to School in Lebanon

15/8/2021

 
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​Our school in Zahle, Lebanon was able to reopen on the 31st May 2021 and all 300 students returned to classes. It was a welcome relief after months of lockdown and home lessons where the children were constantly asking when they could go back to school. 

​Could you support our 
Back to School campaign and give a Monthly Donation childrenontheedge.enthuse.com/regular-gift-websiteto help us get more children back into the classroom in the wake of the pandemic? ​

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