In the midst of devastating conflicts, children like Tareq from Gaza and Safaa from Sudan remain hopeful about their education. Tareq, 10, shared his sorrow over his school’s destruction but emphasizes his commitment to learning at home. In Sudan, 14-year-old Safaa's dream of becoming a heart surgeon keeps her motivated even as she grapples with traumatic memories from civil war.
Currently, an alarming 30 million children, many in the Middle East and North Africa, are out of school, with 16.5 million in Sudan alone, according to UNICEF. To counteract this crisis, the BBC World Service has unveiled its Arabic edition of “Dars,” an educational program designed to help children aged 11 to 16 learn various subjects, including math and mental health.
Dars first emerged in 2023 for children in Afghanistan and has since proved vital for those unable to attend traditional school. The first episode aired on February 9 and will continue with weekly lessons and stories of resilience. The program is accessible through various platforms, aiming to restore a sense of normalcy and hope for children caught in the chaos of war.
Currently, an alarming 30 million children, many in the Middle East and North Africa, are out of school, with 16.5 million in Sudan alone, according to UNICEF. To counteract this crisis, the BBC World Service has unveiled its Arabic edition of “Dars,” an educational program designed to help children aged 11 to 16 learn various subjects, including math and mental health.
Dars first emerged in 2023 for children in Afghanistan and has since proved vital for those unable to attend traditional school. The first episode aired on February 9 and will continue with weekly lessons and stories of resilience. The program is accessible through various platforms, aiming to restore a sense of normalcy and hope for children caught in the chaos of war.
