![]() Guest blogger Nuna Matar, Director of TM Lebanon 2 mins read time In 2024, as conflict in the Middle East escalated, thousands of families in Lebanon were forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge in makeshift shelters. We launched an urgent humanitarian response — delivering daily hot meals, essential supplies, and emotional support to those in need. Read on to see how, with the generosity of our supporters, we brought hope and dignity to displaced families during this crisis.
Children on the Edge are supporting our partners, TM Lebanon as they provide food for hundreds of children and families who have been displaced by deadly airstrikes. New cooking stations are now helping to feed more families in Beirut, in addition to the provision of hot meals.
Find out how you can support the relief effort through our Emergency Appeal. ![]() In Lebanon, our partners, Triumphant Mercy provide education for Syrian refugee children in a dedicated school in Zahle. The curriculum includes vocational activities which the children love, but participation in these classes has often perpetuated gender stereotypes. We’re delighted to share how we are beginning to break down these gender barriers to open up opportunities for girls and boys. ![]() July started with a bang with the launch of our newest virtual challenge - Summer Steps for Refugees - and the highlights didn’t stop there. We were thrilled to find out that our digital education programme had won an iFDesign Award and we were able to hear for the first time from some of the Rohingya refugees who have been relocated to the remote Bhasan Char Island. Read on to catch up with some of our news from this month.
“I feel like I’m leaving my family” - 10 years of building ‘belonging’ for Syrian refugee children.15/5/2023
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....... 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 was an incredible year of transformation for the children we work with, thanks to continued support of our Children on the Edge community. We invite you to grab a cup of tea and spend some time reading through our highlights page to find out all about the impact you had in 2022, and just how much your generosity is making a difference. 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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