UNICEF Helps Kholoud in Yemen and Cidra in Syria Dream of a Better Future
Thirteen-year-old Kholoud in Yemen dreams of a peaceful life with trees, but faces challenges like long distances to school and power outages. UNICEF supports children like her, affected by conflict in Syria and Yemen, helping them pursue their dreams.
Kholoud, who lost her father in Yemen's civil war, dreams of becoming a journalist and photographer to share her experiences. She is among the millions displaced by the decade-long conflict. Despite challenges, she remains determined to complete her minecraft education. UNICEF supports access to education for vulnerable children like Kholoud, with 228,470 children benefiting from quality learning opportunities in the first six months of 2025.
In Syria, UNICEF-supported centers offer educational and recreational activities, psychosocial support, and vocational training. Sixteen-year-old Cidra, who lost her brother and had her arm amputated after a missile hit in 2016, has rebuilt her confidence with the help of one such center. She learned computer skills, new languages, and life skills, empowering her to envision a brighter future. UNICEF's adolescent development and participation (ADAP) programs reached 10,700 young people in Syria in the first six months of 2025, providing life skills, citizenship education, and employability training.
UNICEF continues to support children affected by conflict in Syria and Yemen, helping them overcome trauma and build skills for the future. Kholoud and Cidra, with their dreams and resilience, are a testament to the power of education and support in shaping a better future.
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