The BBC World Service has launched the Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme, ‘Dars,’ (lesson) in the Middle East and North Africa. Designed to support children who cannot access formal education, Dars Arabic aims to provide learning resources for the region’s youth, particularly those displaced by conflict in Sudan, Yemen, and Gaza. The idea for Dars originated from an intent to help children in Afghanistan, especially girls who were banned from attending school. Building on that mission, the programme has expanded to reach children across the Middle East and North Africa who face barriers to education due to conflict, displacement, or limited resources. Dars Arabic incorporates content from BBC Education in subjects such as Maths, Science, and Geography, along with English lessons from BBC Learning English. The programme also features inspirational stories, positive news segments, and mental health lessons created in consultation with conflict psychologists. These lessons address coping with bereavement, displacement, stress management, and resilience. It is broadcast weekly on BBC News Arabic TV, digital platforms such as youtube and instagram, and radio services in Gaza and Syria. It is also available internationally via the BBC World Service’s…
BBC World Service Expands Educational Reach with Launch of Dars Arabic
February 16, 2025
