In Taiz, 10-year-old Rafeef crosses front lines to attend school

World Oct 12, 2026

In Taiz, Yemen, kids like 10-year-old Rafeef cross dangerous front lines every day just to make it to class.

Their school sits between government-controlled territory and Houthi sniper positions, but Rafeef says seeing friends and learning is worth the risk.

Even with fear in the air, Rafeef says she is scared: she dreams of becoming a doctor and keeps showing up for her lessons.

UNICEF: 3.2 million Yemeni children missing school

Taiz has been hit hard by fighting and blockades, making life even tougher for families.

The violence has already claimed young lives like Ahmed's, but kids keep pushing forward with hope for a better future.

To help out, UNICEF says about 3.2 million children in Yemen do not go to school.