UNICEF and Nokia partner to rebuild schools in Iraq (Arabic)

AMMAN, Jordan, 20 October 2008 The Nokia mobile communications company and UNICEF have launched a unique public-private partnership for children in Iraq to rebuild eight primary schools affected by conflict, displacement and poverty.

The $1 million initiative is operating in two of the poorest areas in southern Iraq and the northern Kurdish region with the goal of creating safe, stimulating school environments in which children can receive a quality education.

The project aims to reduce overcrowding in schools that are accommodating displaced children. It is doing so by building additional classrooms and providing school books, pens, pencils and other essential learning materials. Through the project, dilapidated classrooms and playgrounds have been refurbished, separate latrines for girls added and new classroom furniture provided.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/iraq_46041.html

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• Nokia
• Iraq
• children
• schools
• education

[yourfuturebosslady]

It warms my heart to see these images. The look on those children's faces is priceless. I hope to see more such progress in Iraq, InchAllah.