Al-Qalam 
In 2021, as Africa Muslims Agency (AMA) worked in refugee camps across Lebanon, one reality became painfully clear: thousands of children were being denied access to education simply because of their refugee status. Many tried to study in tents with no materials, no teachers, and no hope of ever stepping into a real classroom.
That year, with the support of South African donors across the globe, AMA opened Aman School Lebanon — a dedicated space where refugee children could learn, feel safe, and rebuild their futures.
Since its establishment, the school has welcomed more than 1,400 children through its doors. In the 2024–2025 academic year, around 400 students are enrolled, guided by 26 teachers and supported by a staff of 42. For children who once faced a future without opportunity, the school has become both a sanctuary and a springboard.
The impact is best described by the students themselves. “At Aman, I found the confidence to speak up and share my ideas,” reflects young Hayat Alo. Raghad Haj Hashem adds, “This school feels like a second home where my teachers truly care.” For Mohammad Al-Yousef, the transformation is clear: “Aman gave me the chance to dream bigger and believe I can achieve it.”
Jana Fares, one of the dedicated educators at Aman, explains: “My dream for Aman is for every student to feel seen, safe, and intelligent.”
Lebanon remains home to nearly 400,000 registered Syrian refugee children, more than half of whom are still out of school. Against this backdrop, Aman School stands as a beacon of what is possible when children are given access to quality education. It has restored dignity, inspired hope, and given hundreds of children the tools to shape their own futures.
An AMA spokesperson said: “As the new school year begins in September, AMA calls on donors to continue supporting Aman School. With your help, even more children will be able to step into classrooms, open their books, and dream of the brighter tomorrow they deserve.”
