EDUCATION is their best /DEFENSE/
We live in a world at war. There are 56 active armed conflicts—the highest number since World War II: Syria, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Colombia, the Gaza Strip…
MORE THAN 300,000 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN RECRUITED INTO ARMED GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD
In contexts of armed conflict, serious violations against children occur:
- Recruitment and military use
- Killings or mutilations
- Abductions
- Sexual violence
- Difficulty accessing humanitarian aid
- Attacks on schools and hospitals
ATHE RISK OF LANDMINES IS INCREASING
The rise in armed conflicts is threatening the 1999 Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, leading to increased use and danger for children. 85% of landmine victims are civilians, and 40% are children. Since December 2024, more than 600 people—including children—have been killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in Syria.
Without EDUCATION, there is no CHILDHOOD
Education is protective, as it provides knowledge and skills that can save lives and prevent military recruitment. It is also the gateway to other rights, especially for girls.
At Entreculturas and Alboan, we work in countries such as LEBANON, D.R. CONGO, UKRAINE, COLOMBIA, SOUTH SUDAN, and KENYA, protecting refugee children and those affected by conflict and emergencies. In addition to providing essential aid, we focus on ensuring quality education that helps them heal, stay safe, and have their voices heard and respected.
We offer schools that are /REFUGE/ schools that are HOPE.
©Fe y alegría Colombia / Siria JRS ©Siria / Líbano ©Carmen Moreno / Kenia ©PAULA CASADO / RD del Congo ©Irene Galera /
Ucrania y Países fronterizos ©JRS Rumania
EDUCATION is
/PROTECTION/
EDUCATION
is PEACE.
©Natalia Sepúlveda