Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students
Summary
Israel’s war in Lebanon has damaged many schools and displaced over a million people, including hundreds of thousands of students. The conflict, combined with economic troubles, has disrupted education and widened social gaps, creating a "lost generation" of young people in Lebanon.Key Facts
- Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon have destroyed many schools and displaced more than 1.2 million people.
- Around 500,000 school-aged children in Lebanon are affected by the displacement.
- UNESCO reports 339 schools are in active war zones, with hundreds more used as shelters for displaced people.
- About 250,000 children have trouble accessing education because their schools are shelters, damaged, or in unsafe areas.
- Many schools shifted to online learning, but students from poorer families face problems like no internet, electricity cuts, and lack of devices.
- Lebanon’s education system has faced continuous disruption since 2019 due to protests, COVID-19, economic crisis, and now war.
- The Ministry of Education and UNESCO have opened multiple school shifts, set up temporary learning centers, and added mental health support to help students.
- Experts warn that focus on core subjects has overshadowed teaching citizenship, which is important in Lebanon’s diverse society.
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