Global Initiative Bi-weekly Newsletter

                                                                      April 1st to April 17th, 2026 Lebanon In Lebanon, UNESCO allocates $650,000 to support the continuity of education for displaced populations As of April 8, according to the MEHE, 339 schools are located in war zones and have been closed (of which 133 are now providing online teaching). Additionally, 431 educational institutions—including 358 public schools, 56 VET centers, and 17 facilities of the Lebanese University—have been repurposed as collective shelters, affecting the education access of more than 250,000 children. These figures remain fluid: up to 100 additional schools in high-risk areas could become inaccessible if the security situation worsens further. The Teaching Hubs are aligned with the national framework and the educational ...