With March 6 marking one month since the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey, temporary schools have been set up in some affected areas, and classes have resumed for children living as evacuees. .
The 7.8-magnitude quake that hit southern Turkey on February 6 and its aftermath have so far killed more than 51,000 people, including 45,089 in Turkey and 5,914 in neighboring Syria. .
Under these circumstances, in southern Nuruda, which is close to the epicenter, a temporary school was set up for children living as evacuees in a district of temporary housing using containers, and middle and high school classes have resumed since last week.
On the 2nd, a class for junior high school students was held, and about 20 students were enthusiastically attending classes by a teacher who had rushed over as a volunteer.
14-year-old Mbella Durna, who attended the class, said, "Classes have resumed and I am having a good time with my friends, but I am very sad because I lost four friends, including my best friend, in the earthquake." was
In addition, 24-year-old English teacher Shure Chiruollal, who is injured in the disaster but is teaching as a volunteer at the school, said, "In addition to teaching, I also talk with the students about their experiences. By doing so, I place importance on sharing painful feelings."
Regarding the situation in the affected areas, UNICEF = United Nations Children's Fund said on February 24 that 4 million children in Turkey were unable to attend school due to damage to their schools. support is also an issue.