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Edition 153 · learning · Adel Abdelrheem; Lina Altawell

War Undermines Learning

Civilian facilities targeted in Sudan underscore conflict’s devastating impact on education infrastructure.

War Undermines Learning
FO Take · Score 15

In conflict zones, learning is not merely disrupted; it is actively dismantled. The targeting of civilian infrastructure, including schools and universities, represents a deliberate assault on future generations. This isn't collateral damage; it’s a strategy to keep populations subjugated by denying them the tools of progress. Education cannot flourish under bombardment. How long until learning is solely a luxury of peace?

The strongest counter

While war undoubtedly devastates education, it also catalyses innovation. Communities develop resilient, alternative learning networks, often leveraging technology. Necessity breeds ingenious solutions that can outlast the conflict itself.

Audit trail
  • ·Targeting schools
  • ·Disrupted education
  • ·Future generations
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