Education as a lifeline: How foundational learning and SEL empower children in crisis - World Education Blog
When nine-year-old Nahom and his family finally arrived in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, they were physically and emotionally exhausted. They had fled their home amid violent conflict, walking for months in search of safety. In Mekelle, they found lifesaving aid – food, water, shelter – but the nightmares of war lingered. Only in a classroom filled with songs, games, and compassionate teachers did Nahom begin to rediscover joy, heal, and prepare for the future.
