Education is at the heart of SRD’s mission, especially in a crisis like Syria’s, where conflict has severely disrupted access to learning. With over 7,000 schools damaged or destroyed and nearly 2 million children left without education, SRD is committed to overcoming barriers like displacement, economic hardship, and the lack of safe learning spaces. Through our programs in K-12 schooling, higher education and vocational training, we strive to ensure that every Syrian young and old have the opportunity to learn, grow and to build a brighter future.
SRD’s Global K-12 School
Serving over 7,000 students, our K-12 program provides a strong foundation in core subjects like math, science, and language, while also offering extracurricular activities to foster creativity and critical thinking. Nearly 40 percent of the students are girls. Despite overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and inadequate facilities—including insufficient electricity, heating, ventilation, water, and sanitation—students persevere. Many high school graduates struggle to pursue higher education due to the destruction or damage of one in three schools.
However, our program gives Syrian students the chance to attend internationally accredited high schools, earning globally recognized diplomas. With a focus on writing, critical thinking, and English language proficiency, students are prepared for college and equipped to contribute to Syria’s economic development and the global community.
SRD’s Global K-12 School
Serving over 7,000 students, our K-12 program provides a strong foundation in core subjects like math, science, and language, while also offering extracurricular activities to foster creativity and critical thinking. Nearly 40 percent of the students are girls. Despite overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and inadequate facilities—including insufficient electricity, heating, ventilation, water, and sanitation—students persevere. Many high school graduates struggle to pursue higher education due to the destruction or damage of one in three schools.
However, our program gives Syrian students the chance to attend internationally accredited high schools, earning globally recognized diplomas. With a focus on writing, critical thinking, and English language proficiency, students are prepared for college and equipped to contribute to Syria’s economic development and the global community.
International University of Science & Renaissance (IUSR)
The International University of Science and Renaissance (I-USR) offers degrees across a range of specialties that contribute to rebuilding Syria’s economy and society. Focused on sustainable development, I-USR provides an opportunity for students who were forced to stop their education to continue where they left off. This nonprofit institution was developed to address Syria’s urgent need for secondary, higher, and developmental education, giving displaced Syrian students access to university-level education, which will play a critical role in the country’s long-term recovery and growth. Visit https://iru.university/ to learn more.
International University of Science & Renaissance (IUSR)
The International University of Science and Renaissance (I-USR) offers degrees across a range of specialties that contribute to rebuilding Syria’s economy and society. Focused on sustainable development, I-USR provides an opportunity for students who were forced to stop their education to continue where they left off. This nonprofit institution was developed to address Syria’s urgent need for secondary, higher, and developmental education, giving displaced Syrian students access to university-level education, which will play a critical role in the country’s long-term recovery and growth. Visit https://iru.university/ to learn more.
Vocational Training
SRD’s vocational training program equips men and women with practical skills in fields such as carpentry, sewing, and IT, helping them become self-sufficient and support their families. Many women, who have been forced to become primary breadwinners due to the conflict, particularly benefit from this initiative. The program combines informal education with formal training, giving participants the tools needed to overcome both immediate and long-term challenges. By providing skills that are directly applicable in the workforce, the vocational training program plays a critical role in helping individuals rebuild their futures and contribute to the recovery of their communities.
Case Study:

In war-torn Salqin, northwest Syria, Ali Al-Omar’s story is one of resilience and hope. Despite the challenges of war and economic hardship, Ali pursued a degree in Agricultural Engineering
but struggled with unemployment due to a lack of computer skills. His fortune changed when he discovered free computer courses at the SRD-supported Nabad al Hayat Center. After completing the training, Ali earned a certificate and was soon accepted for a technical exam with a humanitarian organization. Grateful for the support, he said, “This achievement was all thanks to the excellent training at the center.” Ali’s journey highlights the transformative power of the center’s services, providing vital skills that open doors to new opportunities.