Gaza Students Celebrate Graduation Amidst War and Hardship

Alaxa University Graduation Ceremony

• 🎓 A graduation ceremony for English language and teaching methods students was held at Alaxa University in Khan Yunis, Gaza.
• 🎉 This marks the first graduation in over two years, celebrated with traditional Palestinian dabke dancing.
• 💔 Graduates expressed resilience, with one stating they are living proof that the human spirit cannot be defeated by harsh circumstances.

Personal Loss and Enduring Hope

• 😭 Many students, like one graduate, have lost numerous family members, including their mother, sister, brother-in-law, and niece, due to Israeli bombings.
• 🏠 The destruction has also extended to their homes and other loved ones, yet hope is reborn amidst suffering.
• 💪 Despite the war's tragedies, graduates emphasize their strength in the face of adversity.

Remote Learning and Educational Challenges

• 💻 Most classes were conducted remotely for months due to the ongoing conflict.
• 🏠 University buildings are currently being used as shelters for displaced people.
• 📱 Teaching continued with available means, utilizing technology and social media platforms like WhatsApp groups for student interaction.

Impact on Education in Gaza

• 💥 According to the UN, at least 90% of schools and university buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by Israeli strikes.
• 📚 Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian students are currently deprived of education.