In the heart of Beirut, a makeshift shelter housing around 1,000 displaced individuals has recently established the 'Laazariya School', which aims to bring a semblance of normalcy to the lives of children affected by conflict and displacement. Run by center director Ahmad Soufan, the school operates in a modest classroom setting that offers educational resources, including colorful decorations to create a calm atmosphere amid the surrounding chaos of displacement. This initiative emerges as a response to the pressing need for educational continuity for these children, who face overwhelming stress and lack of services in their environment.

The establishment of the Laazariya School comes after a similar initiative during the previous conflict of June 2025, which had shown promise in benefiting children’s rights to education. Soufan emphasizes that the primary goal of the school is to ensure that displaced children maintain their schooling despite the turmoil around them. By sustaining educational efforts, the school aspires to be more than just an institution; it serves as a temporary sanctuary that addresses both the educational and emotional needs of its students, allowing them to escape the grim realities of their living conditions.

As the school seeks to provide a safe learning environment, it also highlights the broader implications of displacement in Beirut, where access to education has become critically disrupted. The existence of such initiatives underscores a collective effort to uphold the rights of children, ensuring they have opportunities to learn and thrive while waiting for their eventual return home. The Laazariya School not only exists as a beacon of hope for these children but also as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by displaced populations in Lebanon.