School Expenses Strain Syrian Families

With the start of the new school year, Syrian families face a significant financial burden to cover school supplies such as stationery, backpacks, clothing, and shoes, especially low-income families with multiple children in school. The prices of these items have risen substantially, with some increases reaching up to 100%, adding more pressure to family budgets. All these costs accumulate, becoming a heavy burden that is difficult to bear, leading some families to reuse second-hand items, cut back on the most essential needs, and postpone purchasing less important supplies. Experts emphasize the importance of supporting families through programs that provide free backpacks, offer stationery at cost price, and distribute vouchers and cash aid. They also encourage organizing book and tool exchanges among students, aiming to reduce the financial burden on families and ensure the sustainability of the education process.

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