In war-torn Yemen, millions of children like 14-year-old Qasim are forced to abandon their education and work to meet basic needs. Living in Sanaa, Qasim collects plastic bottles daily to earn a modest income that sustains his family, emphasizing the harsh reality that education is a luxury in a country devastated by conflict. The prolonged civil war, since 2014, has severely damaged Yemen’s education infrastructure, with over 2,400 schools destroyed or damaged and many remaining overcrowded and poorly staffed. Economic hardships, unpaid teachers, and a collapsing job market have led many parents to see child labor as a viable alternative to schooling, further exacerbating the crisis.