Inside Al-Daraj School: Where Classrooms Become Homes
Amid relentless attacks in Gaza, Al-Daraj School – a UNRWA-affiliated shelter – has transformed into a lifeline for 3,600 displaced Palestinians. With 460 families and roughly 1,700 children now calling its halls home, this crowded safe haven reveals both resilience and heartbreak. 📚→🛏️
\"We’re using math textbooks as pillows,\" says school principal Ahmed Khalil. \"But laughter still echoes here – it’s what keeps us human.\"
Daily Survival Mode
Families survive on <1 liter of water per person daily. Makeshift tents fill playgrounds, while moms like 28-year-old Mariam share: \"My kids think this is ‘camping’ – I haven’t told them our house is gone.\"
Community in Crisis
Volunteers distribute scarce aid as winter approaches. Teenagers tutor younger kids using chalkboard remnants. Despite shortages, the shelter hosts Friday poetry slams – proving hope persists even here. 💔➡️✨
