A donation for future

Eisa is one such student. His battle with diabetes prevents him from attending school regularly, his mother explained. “Due to his condition, he cannot go to school whenever his blood sugar levels rise above normal. Even when it drops, he struggles because of the risk of fainting,” she shared. In more severe cases, his condition leads to hospital visits. “During those times, attending school is completely out of the question,” she added, emphasizing the challenges Eisa faces.

This interruption in his education has deeply affected Eisa, who was once among the top students in his class. Diabetes has taken a toll on his ability to study, focus, and regulate his emotions. “Whenever he becomes upset due to his illness, he reacts differently from most of us who can manage our emotions. He becomes very demanding, and we try to accommodate his needs as much as possible,” said Eisa’s mother. She and his father are devoted to supporting Eisa’s education and well-being. “We’ve adapted to his condition and made significant efforts to understand him, even during moments when he becomes very angry,” she added.

This struggle has distanced Eisa from the school environment he loves, isolating him at home without proper tools or furniture to aid his studies. “I find studying at home quite boring, and I miss my friends and teachers,” Eisa lamented. Reflecting on his time in the classroom, he said, “I wish I could go to school every day like my brother. I prefer studying with my friends at school rather than being alone at home.”

Eisa’s mother described how his illness has worsened his academic performance, despite his efforts. “Before he became ill, he was exceptionally bright and consistently among the top students. It made us so proud,” she said, her voice tinged with sadness.

To support Eisa’s education, we donated a study tablet, on which he can attend classes online, creating a more conducive learning space for him at home. Eisa expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am so happy with this tablet. It allows me to study more effectively and learn new things. This tablet makes studying easier and more enjoyable for me and my brother.” Despite his challenges, Eisa dreams of becoming a lawyer like his father.

This small gesture aims to provide students like Eisa in Iraq with the tools they need to overcome hardships and pursue their ambitions. His mother remains hopeful, saying, “He continues to excel in social studies, where he has always been one of the top students.”