Damascus Countryside, Dec. 18 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Education, in cooperation with World Vision International, inaugurated on Thursday 15 schools in Damascus Countryside after their rehabilitation and restoration, marking Liberation and Victory anniversary.
The schools, located in Douma, Adra al-Jadida, al-Kiswah, Qatana, and Qudsaya, were reopened following extensive renovation works that included classrooms, doors, windows, furniture, corridors, external walls, courtyards, and electrical networks, aimed at providing a safe and suitable learning environment.
Director of Damascus Countryside Education Fadi Nizhat noted that the new facilities will ease overcrowding in classrooms following the return of displaced families, while ensuring access to a secure educational environment.
Mohammad al-Hannoun, Director of School Buildings at the Ministry, stated that 67 schools have been rehabilitated in Damascus Countryside, with work ongoing on 65 more. Nationwide, 950 schools have been restored, and efforts continue on an additional 1,000 schools to guarantee safe learning spaces for all Syrian children.
World Vision representative said the rehabilitation of the 15 schools was completed within two months, describing the project as a pivotal step toward improving education quality in partnership with the Ministry.
On the occasion of Liberation and Victory anniversary, the Ministry of Education also inaugurated 130 rehabilitated schools across Syrian governorates during December.
World Vision International is a global humanitarian non-governmental organization supporting children, families, and communities affected by crises through sustainable development and educational projects.
