The project Education as a pathway to better living conditions for vulnerable Lebanese and refugee children and youth in Tripoli aims to mitigate the impact of the Syrian crisis on the future of vulnerable Lebanese and refugees in Tripoli, Lebanon. The project addresses needs in Early Childhood Education, public school enrollment and retention of children aged 4 – 10 and improves chances for future employment of vulnerable Lebanese and refugee youth aged 16-26 years old. The project emphasizes psychosocial support to children, youth, their families and educational staff and educates parents in positive parenting practices aiming to create supportive learning environment both in the educational centre and in beneficiaries’ homes, thus fostering children’s and youth’s capacities and results. The main activities consist of: a) daily classes of Early Childhood Education for 180 children aged 4 to 6 years old which are required to enroll in the first grade of the Lebanese public school system. b) daily homework support courses for 70 of the most vulnerable children aged 6-10 to avoid the common drop-out of school and ensure successfully completing the school-year. c) offer all beneficiaries and staff an improved learning environment and access to Psycho-Social Support (PSS) c) specialized youth training programmes for unemployed youth aged 16-26, with the aim to improve their chances for future employment in the job market – both in Lebanon and their country of origin This project follows a gender-balanced and culturally sensitive approach and targets persons in the educational and home environment, thus offering a complex response to the needs of the targeted vulnerable children and youth.