Explosion Beirut-Support to Education Sector
The project is a direct action to support the rehabilitation and renovation of public schools that were damaged by the 4th August blast in Beirut. The schools selected for the direct action are located in diverse neighbourhoods, with a particular focus on schools serving vulnerable populations of all nationalities and religious backgrounds (including refugees). The direct action is a contribution to the rehabilitation effort coordinated by the Ministry of education and the UN.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Libano |
Istruzione Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Education facilities and training
Riabilitazione d'emergenza Primary education Teacher training Politica dell'istruzione |
01.09.2020
- 31.08.2021 |
CHF 3’000’000
|
- Caritas Svizzera
- Soccorso operaio svizzero
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE ISTRUZIONE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
ISTRUZIONE
ISTRUZIONE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Education facilities and training
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Teacher training
Istruzione primaria
Politica dell'istruzione e gestione amministrativa
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Attuazione diretta DSC
Numero del progetto 7F10631
| Contesto | 92 public schools were damaged by the 4th August blast, of which about 50 have severe or moderate damages. If these schools are not rapidly repaired, about 27’000 children will be affected in their access to education. |
| Obiettivi | The overall goal is to provide access to quality education in a safe learning environment, in particular for the most vulnerable in diverse neighbourhoods heavily affected by the blast. |
| Gruppi target | The vulnerable population of the neighbourhoods that were most affected by the blast. |
| Effetti a medio termine | The expected outcome is the rehabilitation and renovation of around 15 schools in the neighbourhoods most affected by the 4th of August blast. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: The activities planned are construction works to rehabilitate and renovate the selected schools. Risultati fasi precedenti: The intervention focues on public schools. The selection of the schools was based on rapid visits of over 40 schools by the SET-team construction experts as well as the assessments undertaken by UNICEF and the Syndicate of Engineers, under the coordination of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE). In addition, selection of the schools was undertaken according to the following criteria: a) level of damage and related scope of work; b) an equitable distribution amongst neighborhoods (religious and cultural); c) schools that serve vulnerable populations, in particular “double shifts” that allow Syrian refugees or all-girl schools. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Cooperazione allo sviluppo Aiuto umanitario |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro Altri partner Local consultant architect/civil engineer Local contractors |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | A Letter of Intent has been signed with the Ministry of Education. This action is a contribution (ca. 15% of damaged public schools) to the joint rehabilitation effort coordinated by the MEHE and the UN under the lead of UNESCO and UNICEF. In addition to the rehabilitation of about 15 schools, a contribution to Caritas Switzerland is in the planning (additional credit) in order to support access to quality education in the neighborhoods affected by the blast and to ensure the sustainability of the rehabilitation works. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 3’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 2’516’649 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 01.09.2020 - 31.08.2021 (Completed) |
