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The children in Gaza are in desperate need of support.

Now the Akelius Foundation is doubling all donations from individuals and companies to UNICEF's work in Gaza.

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A Swedish children's village, partly financed by real estate billionaire Roger Akelius, lies in ruins after bomb attacks in the city of Rafah in Gaza. No people from the village were injured in the attack. Now the billionaire is planning a new campaign to build 100 schools in the area... continue reading or read from original source

Real estate billionaire Roger Akelius' orphanage in Gaza has been bombed.

Now around 100 orphans are homeless again

"I started crying. I was devastated from hours when I found out,"he says. The idea for the orphanage came after the summer of 2014. After a several week long armed conflict between Israel and several Palestinian groups in Gaza, over 2,000 people dies, according to the UN… continue reading or read from original source

Making Digital Learning Work, compiles six years of research, experiences and insights from the UNICEF–Akelius Digital Learning Initiative. The digital learning initiative focuses on improving learning for marginalized children… continue reading

lessons from the UNICEF-Akelius Digital Learning Initiative 
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key lessons on infrastructure, organization and leadership 
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key lessons on teachers' professional development and support 
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Children in Conflict with the Law Social Reintegration Centre, 12 children are currently taking courses through the digital learning platform Akelius language course... continue reading

The voices of children in Gaza after months of devastation. It features their personal reflections, expressing both hope and heartbreak, and underscores the importance of rebuilding their future alongside Gaza's recovery. 

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The ceasefire that began this weekend is crutial for the survival of children in Gaza. They urgently need food, water and essential supplies, as well as safety and psucological support... continue reading or read from original source

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The Nicosia Municipality Multifunctional Foundation, in collaboration with the Akelius Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of the second cycle of English language lessons for adults at A1.2 level, lasting three months. read from original source