Gaza Struggle Touched the Hearts of Alanya Youth

Under the coordination of the Council of Higher Education, a conference titled "Being a Student in Gaza" was held in cooperation with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University ALKÜ Science Communication Office and Alanya Youth Center. Alanya Nebahat Şifa Anatolian Imam Hatip High School attended the program attended by ALKÜ General Secretary Hüseyin Er, Alanya Youth Center Director Ahmet Eşref Sarı, School Principal Yılmaz Kısa, civil society representatives, students and many citizens attended. At the conference, the education war being waged in Gaza under heavy bombardment and humanitarian crisis was revealed.

Historical Process and Heavy Destruction Transferred

The opening presentation of the program was made by Lecturer from ALKÜ Foreign Relations Coordinator. See. Dr. Diren Doğan shared with the participants the chronological process from the 1947 United Nations sharing plan to the present day. Doğan stated that educational institutions as well as residences and hospitals were directly targeted in the attacks that escalated after October 7, and emphasized that university life in Gaza was continued with determination despite all the difficulties.

The Difficult Journey from the Tents to the Classrooms

Gaza Islamic University Midwifery Department student Nur Naim El-Baz shared the difficulties she experienced with the message she sent. Stating that it became impossible to reach the campus due to destroyed roads and bombardments, El-Baz stated that he had to leave his tent and look for a signal in order to receive online education. Expressing that they did not give up despite the difficult conditions, El-Baz said that they continued to strive to survive.

"Our Only Weapon is the Pen and Education"

ALKÜ student and Palestinian Students Platform Representative Kerem Saleh stated that he lost his brother in the attacks and talked about the value the Palestinian people attach to education. Saleh emphasized that they do not have an army, therefore their biggest support is education; He said that children were waiting in water and food queues instead of school desks. Saleh thanked Turkey and the ALKÜ Rectorate for the educational scholarships and fee exemption support provided. The program was completed by the Secretary General Er presenting a certificate of appreciation to the participants.

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