October 24, 2024
Before the war,
the joy and excitement at the start of each school year in Gaza were palpable:
the buzz of markets filled with children buying their new uniforms and
stationery, teachers preparing lessons and decorating their classrooms, and
staff welcoming the students with songs and recreational activities on the
first day of classes.
Now, nearly two
months into the start of the academic year, young students from Gaza are
mourning the loss not only of family members, friends, and their homes, but of
their education as well.
"Pioneers of Hope", an educational initiative in a displacement camp in Deir Al-Balah. (Ruwaida Amer)
