Gazan children are returning to school but war is still front of mind
Children are returning to schools and makeshift education facilities in Gaza but the war has left its mark on their studies.
Wurud Mughrabi proudly displayed her new pink mermaid backpack as she prepared for her first day at school in Gaza. At six years old, she was among over half a million children to attend in-person classes for the first time in three years. The young girl, whose childhood has been filled with war, displacement, and the constant search for food and shelter, expressed her happiness as she waited for her friends in a UNRWA school tent in Nuseirat Refugee Camp.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Wurud and her mother, Ibtisam Mughrabi, have found solace in education. However, the war continues to cast a shadow over their lives, as evidenced by a recent incident where a 10-year-old Gazan was killed by Israeli army fire near the Nuseirat Refugee Camp. With nearly all school buildings damaged and a severe lack of resources, children are learning in makeshift classrooms, tents, and damaged buildings.
Despite the challenges, education remains a beacon of hope for the children of Gaza, who yearn for normalcy and the chance to learn and grow in a safe environment.
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