"In the densely crowded area of al-Mawasi in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, a new academic initiative is taking shape. Scholars Without Borders has established what it calls University City, a makeshift academic space designed to bring students back into lecture halls."
"Despite the hardships, our mission is to bring education closer to students in a better environment. We designed this space to serve multiple academic institutions and as many students as possible."
"The space includes internet access powered by solar panels, improvised green areas, and even a small business incubator aimed at helping students engage on their own prospects."
The academic landscape in Gaza has drastically changed due to war, with many institutions destroyed and repurposed as shelters. In-person education has largely vanished, leading to a shift towards online learning, which is challenging for students lacking basic resources. Scholars Without Borders has initiated University City in Khan Younis, a makeshift academic space built from local materials. This facility includes six halls for 600 students daily, offering internet access via solar panels and fostering a semblance of normalcy in education.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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