Saif is a gentle, well-mannered student with big dreams and ambitions.

"I’m Saif, and the sound of bombings fills me with fear. Every time I hear that terrible noise, I hide with my sisters. Even now, remembering my friend who passed away in one of the attacks brings a sharp pain. I miss our time together, and it’s hard not to feel the weight of that loss. But I know that education is my way out—it’s how I can achieve our dreams and create a better future, where I’ll be strong enough to protect the people I care about."