LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to more children in conflict zones
The LEGO Foundation has announced a $97 million commitment to support play-based learning for children in conflict zones through the International Rescue Committee. This five-year partnership aims to reach 5 million children across East Africa and the Middle East, adapting to the evolving needs of those affected by conflict. The initiative focuses on integrating playful learning into education, helping children recover from trauma while also advocating for education funding at the national level.
- ▪The LEGO Foundation's funding will expand programs that use play to aid learning for children in conflict zones.
- ▪The partnership aims to reach 5 million children in regions like Ethiopia, Lebanon, and South Sudan.
- ▪The PlayMatters program trains teachers to incorporate playful learning into their lessons, improving student engagement and attendance.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to more children in conflict zonesThe LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zonesByJAMES POLLARD Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 12:01 AM1:23FILE - David Miliband, president and chief executive officer of the International Rescue Committee, speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, Sept. 19, 2023, in New York.
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