In the heart of the harsh conditions imposed by displacement and refuge—where the struggle for shelter, food, and medicine dominates—emerges a silent miracle that refuses to surrender: the will to learn.
It is the flame that never fades from the eyes of children who have turned tents and dusty ground into classrooms, seeing in a pen and notebook a bridge toward a better future.
In displacement and refugee camps, education becomes not merely a right, but a form of resilience and resistance.
Education in camps faces a long chain of overwhelming challenges that attempt to uproot hope:
Lack of Infrastructure
Many camps lack safe, well-equipped classrooms. Tents often serve as overcrowded or unsuitable caravans, unable to withstand extreme heat or severe cold—turning the learning process into a daily struggle.
Shortage of Teaching Staff
Teachers themselves are displaced, often working voluntarily or for symbolic wages. They also lack training and resources needed to support traumatized children.
Psychological Impact
Most children in camps carry deep psychological wounds caused by war and displacement. These traumas negatively affect their ability to focus and fully engage in learning.
Economic Pressure
Many families are forced to send their children to work to help secure basic needs, driving dropout rates to alarming levels.
The Digital Gap
In a world powered by technology, children in camps remain disconnected from digital learning tools that have become essential worldwide.Challenges: Walls Surrounding the Path of Education
A Light in the Darkness
Despite these challenges, stories of success shine through, proving that human will is stronger than circumstance.
A child walking miles to reach a “tent classroom,” a girl defying social norms to continue her education, and a teacher inventing simple methods to teach with extremely limited resources—these are the true heroes building the future from the rubble of hardship.
The Role of Al-Rakeezeh Foundation for Relief and Development: Lifting the Spirit of Hope
Recognizing the critical importance of education as a cornerstone of sustainable development, Al-Rakeezeh Foundation for Relief and Development works to transform determination into tangible reality through integrated programs that include:
• Building and rehabilitating schools
We believe that a safe classroom is the starting point. That’s why we build and refurbish classrooms equipped with essential learning tools.
• Supporting teachers
We provide training in emergency education and psychosocial support, enabling teachers to become strong pillars for their students.
• Providing school bags and supplies
We supply students with bags containing books, notebooks, and stationery—easing the financial burden on families and encouraging children to stay in school.
• Psychosocial and recreational activities
We integrate art, sports, and recreational activities into the learning process to help children express themselves and heal from trauma.
Education in Camps: A Declaration of Human Dignity
Education in camps is more than the transfer of knowledge; it is a declaration of human dignity and proof that circumstances do not define destiny.
It is an investment in the future—because the child who learns today will be the doctor, engineer, or teacher who rebuilds the nation tomorrow.
Al-Rakeezeh Foundation for Relief and Development invites you to be part of this journey—to support a will that defies hardship.
For every child we help educate, we plant a seed of hope and light a candle in the darkness of displacement.
Together… we empower education and build a brighter future.
