Learning Amidst Chaos: The Resilience of Lebanon's Schools

In Amchit, Lebanon, schools have resumed despite the challenges brought by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Displaced families have transformed many schools into shelters. The Lebanese education ministry plans to enroll 175,000 students amidst ongoing instability, showcasing resilience and a commitment to education in the face of adversity.

In the tranquil town of Amchit, just north of Beirut, public schools have resumed classes despite the venue doubling as temporary homes for internally displaced people.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has severely impacted Lebanon's educational infrastructure, with hundreds of schools either destroyed or repurposed as shelters for the displaced, according to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

The Lebanese education ministry has made strides to reopen schools amid adversity, allowing 175,000 students, including 38,000 displaced ones, entry into classrooms that are still adjusting to peacetime conditions. Meanwhile, teachers, students, and families persistently adapt to the new norm in a bid to keep education ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)