Through its Youth Hub project, Social Development Forum has conducted a series of Psychological First Aid (PFA) workshops designed to raise mental health awareness and equip young people with essential crises response skills. This initiative responds to the severe psychological pressures resulting from the ongoing humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip. These workshops follow the […]
In the heart of the Gaza Strip, where the impact of the ongoing genocide has been weighing heavily on youth for over two years, the SDF Youth Hub continues to drive forward with its activities. Despite immense challenges, the Hub has been serving as a sanctuary for learning, creativity, and empowerment. Amidst the sounds of […]
The Youth Hub, an initiative by the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has officially launched the first phase of its community-based youth initiatives. These efforts focus on community and health awareness, education, the promotion of community safety, support for internally displaced persons, and […]
In a neighbourhood in Gaza City, a small house where she grew up, spent her childhood, and made memories that will always be with her. And after a long, harsh journey of displacement, the 21-year-old Eliana Younis returned to her home. This was not a relocation, but a revitalization. In October 2023, Eliana was a […]
In late June 2025, the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) conducted a series of awareness and educational workshops targeting girls and young women across several areas of the Gaza Strip. The workshops were implemented as part of the Youth Hub initiative, carried out in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The workshops aimed to […]
My name is Aya al‑Zayan. The war has deprived me of so many things. However, I still strive to maintain hope through seeking new opportunities. The 24-year-old young woman, originally from Jabalia Camp in North Gaza, was on the verge of completing her undergraduate degree in October 2023. However, the Israeli genocide caused a total […]
SDF has launched a unique capacity-building program in North Gaza for the young leaders of the SDF’s Youth Hub, a new youth model, implemented in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). 50 young leaders (2 groups of 25) participated in a five-day intensive training that aimed to boost their capacity, knowledge, and skills […]
