I came to Lebanon after a long journey of exhaustion and
fear. It was a harsh journey in every sense of the word.
After these tragic events that my family and I went through,
I became a different person, with a dark view of life and
people. I was searching for the sense of safety that I had
lost, and the hardest part was pretending to be strong in
front of my children amidst the darkness.
I got the opportunity to teach at Hope learning center. I will
never forget my first day there — it was a small and
modest school. There, I found kindness, love, safety, and
peace. During my years of education, I learned resilience,
forgiveness, and empathy. I developed new traits, including
self-reflection and awareness of my actions and behaviors
so I could learn from my mistakes — especially toward the
students and others. This quality helped me better control
my behavior. I always try to instill hope and optimism in
my students and give them love and safety.
What brings me the most joy is seeing the psychological
improvement in my students’ lives and their ability to
overcome their emotional struggles.
At Hope learning center, we are all one family. We always
encourage and care for one another. Thank you from the
bottom of my heart to the center, which changed the lives
of many students and teachers for the better.
– Teacher A
