UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Published purpose

UNICEF is one of the partners leading the “No Lost Generation” initiative to educate and normalize the lives of conflict-affected children and their families. With DFATD's support and that of other donors, this project works at improving access to education and protection in Jordan and Lebanon. Project activities include: (1) providing access to quality, inclusive education services for children in Jordan; (2) providing access to improved social protection opportunities, including work opportunities and supporting vulnerable youths’ and adolescents’ positive engagement in decision making, community life and social cohesion in Jordan; (3) providing psychosocial support and protection against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for vulnerable children in Jordan; (4) providing access to quality, relevant and inclusive learning for disadvantaged youth (aged 8-13) and children by reducing cultural and financial barriers, and providing early development and educational retention opportunities for children in Lebanon; (5) improving access to services for at-risk women, girls, and boys, including survivors of violence, exploitation and abuse in Lebanon; and (6) supporting a full gender analysis of the barriers to enrolment and retention into formal education with the Lebanese Ministry of Education.