BEIRUT, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) opened on Tuesday in Bekaa, Lebanon a new middle school for Syrian refugees, the National News Agency reported.
The project, which was implemented in coordination with Kayany Foundation, is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Center to provide broader education services for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
The school will provide not only education but also textbooks, stationery as well as transportation, meals and registration for more than 8,200 students.
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Rabiah, supervisor-general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Center, said that Saudi Arabia has created 63 education programs in various countries in the world with a cost of 137 million U.S. dollars.
Meanwhile, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Philippe Lazzarini said that only 3 percent of Syrian refugees aged between 15 and 18 years have the chance to pursue their secondary school education.
"This is unacceptable. We should continue helping the refugees in pursuing their education because this will have a tremendous impact on their lives," he said.