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In a city long scarred by war and neglect, a new chapter is quietly being written — one that carries pencils, books, and the promise of a better tomorrow.
The grassroots campaign “Deir Ezzor Deserves It” has begun to bear fruit. Partnering with the Abdul Qader Al-Bayk Association, it has launched its first educational project — a bold step toward healing the wounds of a generation left behind by conflict. The initiative is more than just a classroom revival; it’s a lifeline for hundreds of children who had all but lost their right to learn.
Targeting students aged 6 to 12, the program seeks to rebuild what years of war and collapse dismantled: an entire educational foundation. At Khairy Ibrahim School in the industrial neighborhood of Al-Sinaa, around 350 children from nearby districts — Al-Sinaa, Tahtouh, and the Old Airport — are once again holding notebooks and discovering letters, numbers, and dreams.
“We’re teaching more than subjects — we’re restoring confidence,” said Alaa Al-Aani, a volunteer with the Abdul Qader Al-Bayk Association, speaking to DeirEzzor24. She explained that the curriculum includes Arabic, English, and Math, along with mental arithmetic to sharpen critical thinking and awaken long-dormant skills.
For Abdul Qader Al-Bayk, the campaign’s founder, the project represents the start of a long-overdue awakening. “This campaign was born from the will of Deir Ezzor’s own people — activists and volunteers who may lack resources but are rich in resolve,” he said. “Our mission is to spotlight the suffering this city endured, and to begin building a future worthy of its children.”
Once forgotten, Deir Ezzor is reclaiming its place on the map — not through politics or power, but through chalk and compassion.
This initiative doesn’t aim to rebuild buildings. It’s about rebuilding people — one child, one classroom, one hope at a time.
