Tag: World Teachers’ Day

	UNRWA celebrates World Teachers' Day in Yarmouk, Syria 12 October 2012 UNRWA this week observed its ongoing education work in Syria with a ceremony in Yarmouk refugee camp, near the capital of Damascus. Education is UNRWA’s largest programme, accounting for more than half of the Agency’s regular budget.
	West Bank teacher’s way with IT wows students 05 October 2012 UNRWA provides schooling to over 50,000 students in 99 schools in the West Bank, and has for the last three years been focused on a special plan to raise standards. UNRWA’s plan includes making the curriculum more targeted, teaching methods and remedial classes, and encouraging better community participation.
	Jordan teacher puts principles into action 05 October 2012 UNRWA operates 172 schools in Jordan, providing nine years of basic education for more than 122,000 students and training more than 600 teachers each year. While UNRWA students test well above average in Jordan, there are no resources to create programming for special-needs students.
	Refugees struggle to find space for sport in Lebanon 05 October 2012 In Lebanon, Palestinian refugee children and young people have restricted access to the public school system. As a result, UNRWA in Lebanon provides not only primary education but also secondary education and, to a lesser extent, supports access to university education through specific donor funding.
	Gaza teachers inspire children against the odds 05 October 2012 The Gaza Strip is a difficult place to get an education. Amid a backdrop of violence, unemployment, and extreme poverty resulting from the ongoing Israeli blockade of the coastal enclave, the quality of children’s education in Gaza has declined in recent years.
	Honouring our educators: UNRWA celebrates World Teachers’ Day 06 October 2012 This year, UNRWA celebrates World Teachers’ Day by highlighting the work of five teachers chosen from our 700 schools throughout the Middle East. These outstanding educators are an inspiration to their colleagues ...