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Sheikha Moza Supports Palestinians’ Education At First Assalam School
On Sunday, HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Chairperson of the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Sustainable Development Goals Advocate, visited the First Assalam School, underscoring her dedication to enhancing educational opportunities for Palestinian children and youth.
During her visit, Sheikha Moza was briefed on the ongoing efforts of EAA’s “Together Project,” which aims to provide quality education and training to Palestinian students who have been denied formal education due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Her Highness toured various educational facilities, met with students, and explored an exhibition that showcased the significant achievements of EAA’s Al Fakhoora programme.
International Dignitaries Join Efforts to Support Education Amid Crisis
The exhibition highlighted home projects such as embroidery and cooking skills, featuring success stories of Al Fakhoora graduates who have made notable strides in the local labor market. It also emphasized the collaborative efforts between First Assalam School and the Al Fakhoora programme in vocational and entrepreneurship training.
Sheikha Moza was joined by international dignitaries, including HE Dr Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, Prime Minister of Yemen, and HE Rosangela Lula da Silva, First Lady of Brazil. Their visit is part of the Education Above All Foundation’s activities surrounding the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, which will be commemorated at the Qatar National Convention Centre on Monday.
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More than 620,000 students in Gaza are deprived of schooling this year
The ongoing war on Gaza has had a devastating impact on education. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, at least 8,572 students have been killed in Gaza since October last year, with 100 killed in the West Bank. The crisis has also left 14,089 students injured in Gaza and 494 in the West Bank. Additionally, 353 government schools and universities, along with 65 UNRWA schools, have been bombed or vandalized in Gaza, resulting in severe damage to 139 buildings and the complete destruction of 93.
The Education Ministry of Palestine reports that 620,000 students in Gaza are deprived of schooling due to the ongoing conflict, many suffering from psychological trauma and severe health issues.
Sheikha Moza’s visit highlights the urgent need for continued global support and solidarity to address the educational crisis faced by Palestinian students and to ensure that their right to education is upheld, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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