International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Providing stability amid upheaval

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Children at Jalozai Camp in Pakistan study in their tent classroom
A pair of shy young girl students smiles at the camera.
A boy is engaged in class activity at an IRC tent school.
A young girl traces letters in a penmanship class.
Young students enjoy recess at an IRC-run school at the Jalozai Camp.
A student at an IRC-run school at Jalozai Camp plays cricket during recess.
Girl students enjoy recess with their teacher at Jalozai Camp.
The dusty Camp streets are lined with canvas walls, behind which, are tents.
A student peers out of her tent classroom.
Photo: Ned Colt/IRC

More than 5,200 children attend IRC-run schools at the Jalozai camp for those displaced by conflict. The schools provide a stable environment and a routine that helps the children recover from the traumatizing experiences many have faced. Teachers are trained to actively involve students in learning, increasing their self-awareness and confidence.