Having an illness may increase a child’s feelings of exclusion from normal life. Since 2010, the Lebanese non-profit Myschoolpulse has been providing sick and hospitalized children ages 5-18 with on-site tutoring, allowing them to keep up with their schoolwork and their peers, as well as art therapy. Besides contributing towards their general well-being, offering a continued education during hospitalization also helps children to reintegrate mainstream school as smoothly as possible when they recover, and ensure them a more promising future. Thanks to support from the Fondation Josée Wolter-Hirt, the organization has 10 full-time staff members who provide tutoring for 80 children suffering from long-term, serious illnesses.

Chloe, 6 years old, is one of the youngest students at Geitaoui hospital. She is being treated for an immune disorder and is a very serious student. During the pandemic, she adapted to e-learning and never misses her classes.

Cyrine is 13-years old and has been receiving treatment for an immune disorder since 2009. When she’s not taking classes, she enjoys art therapy sessions.