Syrian Refugee Crisis — Field Stories

“Joining these sessions will give me a chance to go to university”: providing displaced Syrian children hope for a brighter future in Jordan

One of the greatest concerns for children on the move and those who have fled their homes due to conflict is missing out on their education. As part of the Australian Humanitarian Partnership, Plan International and Save the Children are supporting Syrian refugees living in Jordan, ensuring that they are receiving the education they deserve and not being left behind.

JordanAHPSU12 May 2022Education, Save the Children, Plan International, Syrian Refugee CrisisComment

Stitching new beginnings: Fatima shares her story - Jordan

Fatima wasn’t always a refugee. Five years after being forced to leave the life she once knew, Fatima talks about her memories of those left behind in Syria and a future with limited work options in Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp.

JordanAHPSU14 November 2018Syrian Refugee Crisis, Livelihoods, Women and girlsComment

“School has the power to lift us up, so we can reach our goals and learn quickly”

In 2017, Caritas Australia received $2 million through the AHP for their Jordan education program.

JordanAHPSU19 April 2018Caritas, Education, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Women and girls

Job training and apprenticeships for Syrian refugees - Lebanon

In 2017, Oxfam in partnership with CARE, received $3.5 million through the AHP for the Syria response in Lebanon.

LebanonAHPSU16 April 2018CARE, Livelihoods, Syrian Refugee Crisis

From Syria to Jordan

In 2018, Caritas Australia received $2 million through the AHP to fund education activities in Jordan.

JordanAHPSU27 March 2018Syrian Refugee Crisis, Caritas, Education