Manal Hdaife

Manal Hdaife is a school principal in a public primary school in Lebanon. She is a regional branch leader of the Public Primary Schools Teachers League in Lebanon (PPSTLL) and Chair of Education International Arab Countries Cross-Regional Structure.
The recent conflict in Lebanon, has had devastating consequences for the civilian population, including students and educators. Since September 2024, the severe Israeli bombing has affected over 500,000 students and more than 45,000 teachers according to UNESCO data. More than 70% of public schools and other educational establishments are currently...
Education voices | Manal Hdaife on the impact of war on education communities in LebanonManal Hdaife is a school principal and chair of the Education International Arab Countries Cross Regional Structure Committee, deeply committed to advancing the cause of education in Lebanon. With a career dedicated to promoting teachers' rights and enhancing educational standards, Hdaife has emerged as a key advocate for public education...
Education Voices | Unpacking the High-Level Panel RecommendationsYear after year, Lebanese people cannot live in peace, security, and prosperity, as crises overwhelm them, destroying everything except the hope for a better tomorrow.
Education in Lebanon – a crisis with no end in sight“Lebanon is suffering from its worst economic crisis in 30 years. Across the country, tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs and millions more struggle to buy necessities – all amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic” [1].
“Debt cancellation: a key step towards economic recovery and financing quality education in Lebanon”, by Manal Hdaife.