UTILISING EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ASSISTING UPROOTED SYRIAN CHILDREN IN LEBANON: NGO INSIGHTS

The digital revolution has transformed education, making Educational Technology (EdTech) vital for bridging global education gaps. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted EdTech's role in ensuring equitable access to quality education. The Syrian conflict, a major humanitarian crisis, disrupted education for over 108.4 million forcibly displaced people globally. Lebanon, hosting approximately 504,253 uprooted Syrian children, faces education challenges due to multiple crises. The 2022 Vulnerability Assessment of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon (VASyR) report identified barriers like transportation costs and lack of educational materials, with 30% of school-aged Syrian children having no formal education. This research examines how non-governmental organisations (NGOs) use EdTech to address these challenges. Teach for Lebanon (TFL) and the Lebanese Association for Development and Communication (SALAM LADC) play crucial roles in educating uprooted Syrian children. TFL focuses on formal classroom education, while SALAM LADC targets informal settings. Both use EdTech to overcome barriers and meet educational needs. Interviews with key stakeholders from both organisations shed light on their approaches. This research aims to enhance the understanding of current efforts and the potential for EdTech to support uprooted children in Lebanon and beyond.