School helps young Syrian refugees

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Bonat Al Mostaqbal is a school run by volunteers who are dedicated to the education and rehabilitation of young Syrian refugees affected by conflict. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00I was on a four-day voluntary service for Syrian refugees.

00:10My first choice was to visit any refugee camp around the region.

00:13I came across a school that catered to Syrian refugees' children.

00:17I entered a classroom where children were listening to sad music being played on a system.

00:32The children had their eyes closed and the pain and agony etched on their innocent faces

00:37was plain to see.

00:39They attained the school run by volunteers and Good Samaritan.

00:43Watching from the window of the classroom, I could see some kids had tears in their eyes.

00:54The class they were attending, called expression class, lasts for 45 minutes.

01:00Some of the stories you hear from the 8 to 12-year-olds is horrific.

01:18Bunaat al-Mustaqbal has around 760 plus students who pay nothing for education.

01:24The objective of establishing this school is to help educate the new generation.

01:34Although most of the teachers are volunteers, those running the school are doing as much

01:39as they can to keep it going as well as help the teachers who are refugees themselves.

01:45In comparison to other schools that are supporting Syrian refugees, Bunaat al-Mustaqbal is relatively

01:50better equipped.

01:52However, any help is highly welcome to help build a better future for these children.

02:00As I walked away from the school, my heart was filled with sadness for these innocent

02:04children but at the same time, I was proud that they were eager to pursue their education.

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