In the heart of Gaza, where war shows no mercy, students battle not just for survival, but to attain their education goals.
I know. I am one.
With constant electricity outages and a scarcity of study materials, I had to rely on my smartphone to download books in PDF format. I would sit in a corner of a tent, trying to summarize the information by the light of my phone, fearing the helplessness once the battery ran out.
I had taken the phone to a charging point, paying 2 shekels (53 cents) each time. Although the amount seems small, it’s a significant financial burden for me.
Still, I buy an internet card for 4 or 5 shekels and start downloading my books and lectures. Yet, the internet might go down, interrupting my studies. This struggle has made me appreciate the value of education more than ever. Despite all these challenges, I began my final exams with unwavering determination, committed to excelling. ….more
