"I worked really hard and achieved what I dreamed of. I got the top ranks in Palestine. I was so proud," Haroun told DW, in a voice message from her home in Gaza. However, her ambitions were shattered due to the outbreak of war after Hamas' attacks in October 2023. The war led to her displacement and the destruction of her university’s faculty, which has deeply impacted her dreams of further studies."
"The faculty of translation is now being reduced to rubble and so are my dreams. I choose to study at a local university to stay close to my family because for me, the sense of safety and stability was crucial for success. That sense of safety I am talking about has shattered, totally," Haroun emphasized, highlighting the personal toll the conflict has taken on her educational aspirations.
"Almost 40% of Gaza's population is 14 years old or younger, and the median age in 2020 was 18, making Gaza one of the world's youngest populations. The devastation as a result of the conflict has dire consequences for the youth, particularly since education provides them with opportunities to escape Gaza through scholarships. Many children are now forced to support their families instead."
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