For many families in Iran, the ongoing war has not only taken away their safety but also put them before harsh choices: continuing to send their children to school or prioritizing making ends meet.
Sou Sreynich, a young girl who dreams of becoming a teacher, admits she is falling far behind. She shared that attending class is now a luxury as her family struggles to secure enough food and basic necessities amid the escalating conflict.
Food shortages, soaring prices, and destroyed infrastructure have forced many parents to pull their children out of school to help with household chores or take up work to earn a living. Children, especially girls, are the most affected as their educational opportunities are indefinitely halted.
Humanitarian organizations warn that if the conflict endures, an entire generation of young people in Iran risks losing their educational foundation, leaving long-term consequences for the country's development after the war ends. Many children like Sou Sreynich are still waiting for a day of peace to resume their journey to school.
