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Between Two Worlds: Teaching During times of War. The cases of Palestine and Colombia

Carolina Londono Season 3 Episode 2

 In this powerful episode of Para Maestros, we explore the emotional, ethical, and professional challenges of teaching in the midst of armed conflict. Through real-life stories from educators in Palestine and Colombia, we uncover how teachers navigate daily violence, political instability, and trauma—all while trying to create a safe and meaningful learning environment for their students.

How does war affect the classroom? What does resilience look like when your school is in a conflict zone? And how do educators continue to inspire hope when surrounded by fear?

Join us as we hear voices from two very different regions facing similar struggles, and reflect on what it means to teach between two worlds—where education and survival intersect.

Sources: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/palestinian-education-under-attack-leaving-a-generation-close-to-losing-hope-study-warns
Commission of truth - Colombia https://www.comisiondelaverdad.co/
https://www.scidev.net/global/news/conflict-impact-on-gaza-schools-catastrophic/ 

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