Transition and Resilience Education Fund: Strengthening Lebanon’s Public Education System

The Transition and Resilience Education Fund (TREF) is a government-led, international development partner-supported aid modality that aims to protect and improve Lebanon’s public education system and for out of school children. In a context marked by protracted crises, including economic collapse, displacement, conflict, and a disrupted school calendar, TREF has evolved into an aid modality for education system reform, providing predictable, multi-year support to strengthen education system performance on teaching and learning, governance, and cost-efficiency.

Established in 2022, TREF has been supported by the European Union, Germany through the German Development Bank KfW, France through the Agence Française de Développement (AfD), Switzerland, UK, Netherlands, Italy, Finland, Norway, USA, The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Al Ghurair Foundation, Akelius Foundation, CMA CGM Foundation. Implemented by UNICEF, TREF channels international funding for education programmes, teachers and schools to ensure children have access to teaching and learning which builds the skills they need for a brighter future.

“Education is the most important investment any nation can make in its future. Together, we are showing that even in times of protracted crisis, sustained national commitment and international solidarity can secure a brighter, more resilient future for every child in Lebanon.” said Marcoluigi Corsi, UNICEF Representative in Lebanon

“Together, we are building a resilient education system that safeguards every child’s right to learn. Through TREF, and with the support of UNICEF and our donor partners, we are improving access to education in public schools.” said Dr. Rima Karami, Minister of Education and Higher Education