The future of Syria rests in the hands of its children. After over a decade of devastating conflict, the need for comprehensive and structured education is more urgent than ever.
Bonyan is committed to rebuilding Syria through education, providing vital opportunities for a generation profoundly affected by war to secure a more promising future. Join us today in empowering these bright minds for a brighter tomorrow. Donate now.
The Educational Crisis in Syria: A Fractured Landscape
Syria’s educational system stands at a critical juncture, profoundly reshaped by over a decade of conflict that concluded with the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
The systemic devastation has led to widespread infrastructural destruction, leaving millions of children out of school and exacerbating a severe shortage of qualified educators.
The key challenges include:
Infrastructural Devastation
Nearly 50 percent of Syria’s schools have been destroyed or severely damaged. Over 7,000 schools were damaged or destroyed by fighting, particularly in heavily affected areas like Aleppo, Idlib, and Daraa.
Many existing school buildings lack fundamental amenities, such as solid roofs, functional windows or doors, and sufficient seating. The pervasive lack of electricity further impedes learning processes.
Barriers to Access
Over 2.4 million children are currently out of school, with an additional million at risk of dropping out. Some estimates suggest 2.5 million out of 4.761 million school-age children are not attending school.
Massive displacement, with over 7.4 million Syrians internally displaced and an additional 5.6 million seeking refuge abroad, has effectively cut off millions of children and teachers from educational opportunities.
Financial constraints and worsening socio-economic conditions compel families to deprioritize schooling, leading to negative coping mechanisms such as child labor and early marriage.
Deterioration of Quality
The quality of education has plummeted significantly. Classrooms are frequently overcrowded, with some reports indicating an average of 50 students of varying ages and levels being taught by a single teacher. The “brain drain” has severely depleted human resources, with many qualified academics and teachers fleeing the country.
This has necessitated the recruitment of temporary teachers who frequently lack formal qualifications or adequate training.
Bonyan’s Commitment: Rebuilding Through Education
Bonyan recognizes that rebuilding Syria’s education system transcends mere infrastructural repair; it is about offering a vital opportunity for a generation profoundly affected by conflict to reconstruct their lives and secure a more promising future for the nation.
Our campaign is dedicated to addressing the multi-faceted challenges facing Syrian children by providing access to vibrant, structured education programs that restore childhood joy, spark curiosity, and pave the way to a peaceful future.
Our strategic initiatives include:
Establishing Safe Learning Environments
We create safe, structured academies in newly stable areas to nurture students with strong minds and open hearts. Our learning centers are designed to feel like second homes, places where children can be themselves, make friends, and discover their talents.
Holistic Educational Approach
Alongside traditional education, students enjoy:
- Sports and games to build teamwork, focus, and confidence.
- Group activities that strengthen social skills and emotional resilience.
- Creative outlets like storytelling, drawing, and performance that heal trauma through expression.
We are planting seeds of literacy, discipline, kindness, and critical thinking—tools that help defeat ignorance and build a healthier, more resilient Syria.
Addressing the “Lost Generation”
We provide comprehensive support, including books, uniforms, and supplies. We also focus on capacity building and psychosocial support for teachers, recognizing their crucial role in enhancing teaching quality.
Empowering Local Educators
We hire local Syrian teachers who know their students’ culture, language, and needs. Investing in the teaching profession is paramount, ensuring job stability, fair wages, and continuous professional development opportunities.
Bonyan’s approach emphasizes a transition towards “early recovery” and “sustainable development,” recognizing that short-term, emergency-focused funding is insufficient for the systemic rehabilitation required to rebuild the education sector.
How You Can Help: Invest in a Brighter Future
Your support is critical in transforming the lives of Syrian children and laying the groundwork for a stable and prosperous future. Every contribution directly impacts our ability to provide quality education and holistic support.
Giving Levels
$25/month — Sponsor a Child’s Path: Help one child access ongoing education, mentorship, and stability every month.
$50 — Fill a Classroom with Possibility: Provide a classroom with essential materials, uniforms, and recreational supplies.
$100 — Support a Local Educator: Help fund a teacher who inspires, guides, and uplifts an entire class.
$250 — Semester of Support: Cover a student’s full school year including tuition, supplies, and wellness activities.
$500 — Teach a Team: Support five students with everything they need for success—books, space, teachers, and support.
$1,000 — Start a Learning Circle: Help establish a local learning circle with resources for 10+ students in a rural or recently stabilized area.
$2,500 — Fund a Full Classroom: Sponsor books, educators, materials, and sports for a full classroom of curious minds.
$5,000 — Help a Whole Community Learn: Support a full learning center for one semester—impacting dozens of students and their families.
Let the Learning Begin!
When you support this campaign, you’re not just giving a child a seat in class ; you’re giving them safety, identity, and direction. Your support replaces fear with focus, despair with dreams, and uncertainty with purpose. Let’s help Syria rise—one student, one classroom, one joyful school day at a time.