Middle East
There are high rates of illiteracy among women, particularly in less developed Arab countries. Many children do not have access to basic education. Public spending on education has declined since 1985. We've been helping children in the Middle East almost since we were founded in 1919.
Egypt
We've been in the Middle East since the 1930's, and established an office in Cairo in 1998. We’re improving the quality and accessibility of education as well as working to protect children from abuse.
Iraq
We're scaling up our work inside the country, and we're raising awareness about children's rights.
Lebanon
We first started helping vulnerable children here in 1949. Now, we’re working to raise awareness of children’s rights and access to healthcare.
Occupied Palestinian Territory
We’re advocating for children’s rights and working to protect children from violence and abuse. We also respond to emergency needs caused by conflict.
Syria
We’ve been working across the Middle East since the 1930s. In Syria we’re working to improve access to education, particularly for children with disabilities.
