Under directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) Chairman, to implement the distance education programs in refugee camps in light of the outbreak of the Corona Covid - 19 pandemic. Therefore, the first phase of the initiative was launched in the Emirati Jordanian camp, " Mareejeeb Al-Fahd ", which is a refugee camp for refugees fleeing the Syrian Civil War located in Jordan.
The initiative targets 2000 students, through which digital tablets were distributed. The initiative enjoys strategic partnerships from the ministries of education in the target country for the curricula approval. Additionally, the initiative developed a digital library. Furthermore, ERC, made partnerships with specialized Information Technology Company, conducting virtual courses for teachers and students' parents in coordination with the relevant authorities and prepared regulations and systems in line with the distance learning system with free internet services. In addition, ERC coordinate with Yahsat satellite services for internet services via industrial gambling.

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• Asia and Pacific

• Refugees and internally displaced people

This program is replicable in more than one location. It can also be adapted in places where there is no WIFI connection, or a little accessibility. As it needs tools such as (computers, iPads, tablets) and educational courses can be downloaded to devices so that the student can use it without internet connection. As a result, it will help students to review the materials installed, do homework, and benefit from educational programs downloaded.

This project is sustainable because it can be used every time to provide continuing education anywhere anytime. In the case of refugee camps, it is possible to continue to use distance education in camps that do not have schools or the classrooms capacity in the camp where there is school, don’t allow receiving all students at the same time, and instead of having two shifts some students can join online while others can be in class.

This project promotes collaboration between different entities and stakeholders to ensure the continuous learning for the vulnerable in all situations. Through this project refugee has the right to access to the information Communication Technology (ICT). It also provides a safe access to the information and use of internet by provide a safe ground to the use of the ICT.