VOICED: Syrian makeshift schools train 'generation of liberty'

In a makeshift classroom in Syria, students aged 6 to 15 continue their education despite the devastation caused by conflict. Former rebel fighter Ahmed Cubie has resumed his role as a teacher, overseeing three schools with 1000 students. The community remains determined to educate their children, with students like 14-year-old Khadijah aspiring to become a doctor. Despite the destruction of over 2000 schools, the children and their teachers are committed to building a future of freedom and dignity in Syria.

What challenges do the students in the makeshift classroom face?

• Lack of interest in learning

• Air bombardments and displacement

• Too many teachers

• Overcrowded classrooms

Who is Ahmed Cubie and what role does he play in the community?

• A rebel leader

• A former teacher turned soldier

• A former rebel fighter who resumed teaching

• A government official

Why do many people in Azeez remain in the area despite the conflict?

• They prefer the climate

• They have no means to leave or find housing elsewhere

• They have family ties to the area

• They are waiting for government aid

What is Khadijah's dream profession and why?

• Doctor, to help the needy and sick

• Teacher, to educate future generations

• Artist, to express cultural heritage

• Engineer, to rebuild infrastructure

What is the UN's report on the impact of the conflict on schools?

• Only a few schools have been closed

• Schools have remained largely unaffected

• More than 2000 schools have been damaged or destroyed

• Over 500 schools have been affected