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A year of war in Gaza: A reflection on survival, displacement, and loss

A year of war in Gaza: A reflection on survival, displacement, and loss

Nov 12, 2024 | Gaza, News

“I just want this war to end so we can go back to our lives and to our homes.” These were the first words 73-year-old Ridha shared as she began recounting her displacement ordeal that began more than a year ago. Shortly after 7 October 2023, heavy strikes...
Umm Mohammad: A story of resilience amid Gaza’s war and struggle for healthcare

Umm Mohammad: A story of resilience amid Gaza’s war and struggle for healthcare

Oct 30, 2024 | Gaza, News

Umm Mohammad’s life has been marked by hardship, from witnessing the Nakba as a child to enduring Gaza’s ongoing war today. Despite war, displacement, and the struggle for basic healthcare, she remains resilient, holding onto her faith and the love of her...
190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account

190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account

Sep 4, 2024 | Emergency Response Campaigns, Gaza, News

Oday El-Meghari is the Executive Director of El Wedad, a Palestinian civil society association based in Gaza that works to develop and rehabilitate the local community in the areas of community development, capacity building, and psychological and social...

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