Meet Maya - One Among 10,000 Syrian Students Who Risk Their Lives Everyday To Take An Exam

Admin 29-Jul-2016 14:32:35 Inothernews

The ongoing crisis in Syria is the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. While more than 250,000 people have lost their lives in the past five years of armed conflict, that began with anti-government protests before escalating into a full-scale civil war, over 11 million others have been forced from their homes while forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and those opposed to his rule, as well as jihadist militants from Islamic State, battle each other. Whereas families are struggling to survive inside Syria, or make a new home in neighboring countries, this country has become one of the most dangerous places for children and those students who are struggling to go to school. This is the story of 16-year-old Maya, one among thousands of struggling students, who did not let any bomb or bullet get in her way.



Speaking to UNICEF, Maya said, "While I was at school one day, a bomb exploded next to my school and everyone went home. We were so scared and so many people died in that explosion."

In fact, this year more that 10,000 students have risked their lives by crossing deadly conflict lines just to get to their examination centres.

"I did well in the exams I have done so far. My dream is to be a journalist when I grow up so I can talk to people and ask about their suffering. Hopefully, by the time I grow up, suffering will have ended and everything will be back to normal," she added.

But, UNICEF, in support of these students who come from severely affected areas, created a school-turned shelter so that they can take their exam peacefully.

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