Baznas Constructs Seven Emergency Classroom Tents in Gaza
The Government prioritises maintaining the quality of education.
Indonesia’s National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas) has constructed seven emergency classroom tents for children in the Beit Lahia area, northern Gaza, Palestine. These temporary learning facilities are provided to support educational activities for children impacted by the humanitarian crisis.
Through this programme, Baznas supplies temporary learning spaces equipped with desks and chairs so that children can participate in learning activities more comfortably.
Baznas Chairman Sodik Mudjahid stated that access to education for children must still be maintained even in emergency conditions. The presence of these emergency classroom tents is expected to assist them in the learning process.
“We want the children in Gaza to still have safe and decent learning spaces. These emergency classroom tents are hoped to help them continue learning activities even amidst difficult situations,” said Sodik in a written statement on Thursday (26/3).
Sodik added that through the construction of these emergency classrooms, Baznas aims to ensure that children in crisis areas can still learn while receiving psychosocial support.
“We express our thanks to President Prabowo Subianto for continuously providing encouragement and trust to Baznas so that this programme can be implemented, and we also convey our thanks to all Indonesian people who have channelled their assistance through Baznas so that various humanitarian programmes, including the provision of these emergency classrooms, can continue to be delivered to our brothers and sisters in Palestine,” he added.
These emergency classrooms in Beit Lahia are designed to accommodate 100 children, divided into two learning sessions. Each session is attended by around 45 to 50 students. In addition to sturdy tents, Baznas also provides supporting facilities such as desks and chairs to enhance learning comfort.
Happiness was directly felt by one of the beneficiaries, Zeina Al Motawaq (8). This primary school student recounted her experience of having to learn without adequate facilities before these tents were established.
“We used to have great difficulties. We sat on the floor when writing, to the point where our backs hurt. We are very grateful now that there are desks and chairs provided in this new classroom. Thank you very much to the Indonesian people, thank you Baznas,” Zeina expressed.
In addition to constructing emergency classroom tents, Baznas has also distributed various humanitarian aids to the Palestinian community, including food packages, iftar meals, health services, as well as the distribution of clean water, clothing, and blankets. Baznas has also built various emergency facilities such as settlement tents, house tents, and mosque tents.