* $2mn contribution will support Unicef's work for refugee children in Turkey
As the Covid-19 crisis continues to unfold, children in refugee settlements are at a particularly higher risk of exploitation or abuse.
On World Refugee Day, Unicef has welcomed a new contribution of $2mn from Qatar Charity (QC) to provide education and child protection services for Syrian and other refugee children in Turkey.
"Qatar Charity has a long history of addressing the needs of children in fragile and displacement contexts. On this World Refugee Day, we are joining hands with Unicef to support refugee children in Turkey." said Faisal Rashid al-Fehaida, assistant CEO for International Operations and Partnerships Sector at QC. "As the world remains busy with the Covid-19 response, refugee children must not be forgotten. They need our support now more than ever."
"Refugee children, particularly those out of school or at risk of dropping out, face risks such as child labour or early marriage," said Eltayeb Edam, Unicef representative to Gulf Area. "Thanks to Qatar Charity's timely financial contribution during the time of Covid-19, Unicef will be able to expand essential services for refugee children in Turkey."
Qatar Charity has a long history of addressing the needs of children in fragile and displacement contexts.
Turkey is home to the largest number of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, standing at more than 4mn. Nearly 3.6mn are Syrian, including more than 1.6mn children. More than 680,000 refugee children have enrolled in schools.
Unicef and partners are already helping thousands of children go to school and learn. This contribution will strengthen Unicef's support for some of the most vulnerable refugee children
Despite significant achievements and the commitment of the Turkish government, hosting the highest number of refugees in the world is putting enormous strain on the country's basic services and infrastructure, particularly when it comes to education and child protection.
