National Relief Response Program “Together For Palestine (T4P)”
The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) has established a Safe Learning Space (SLS) in the “Together For Palestine 5” camp in Deir Al-Balah, middle Gaza. This SLS complements SDF’s efforts to establish multiple educational hubs to support displaced students within the project Youth Networks Collaborating Towards Enhanced Educational and Well-being Opportunities for Children and Adolescents, sponsored […]
A unique atmosphere amid a dark night—no lights, just a few colors flickering on a screen projected onto the side of a tent or a light fabric, where children’s eyes were glued. This screen created a sense of “cinema”, most importantly, a glimmer of hope, through which children “took a break”—one far away from war […]
The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) has inaugurated four Safe Learning Spaces (SLSs) at two locations in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as part of its efforts to revitalize educational opportunities for hundreds of children in the Gaza Strip. This effort is part of the “Youth Networks Collaborating Towards Enhanced Educational and Well-being Opportunities for Children and […]
Being displaced means enduring daily-basis challenges and lacking a normal lifestyle. For women and girls, the challenges are even harder. Despite their efforts to remain resilient, the situation is just getting harder. Isra Qaoud is a 25-year-old displaced woman, who strives to challenge stereotypes through active participation in community initiatives and contributing to various activities […]
Within the prominent project “Youth Networks Collaborating Towards Enhanced Educational and Well-being Opportunities for Children and Adolescents“, funded by UNICEF, and implemented by the Social Developmental Forum (SDF), in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP), SDF has inaugurated two Safe Learning Spaces (SLSs) in Gaza City. The first space is located at Palestine School […]
A patriotic Palestinian song “We swear to Allah, we will never leave” echoes through a large displacement camp in the heart of Deir Al-Balah, drawing attention to an intriguing scene: young men gathering near their tents in the large yard by the camp entrance, watching a group of children, holding hands and learning the Palestinian […]
Aiming to expand the network’s readiness and preparation for upcoming field activities, young leaders at the “Together For Hope” network conducted a series of “Peer Learning” workshops, during which they shared knowledge and skills they acquired in recent months with a group of their peers. Active network members, the project, and the T4H network’s coordinators […]
Despite the endless suffering in Gaza, we are determined to maintain hope, steadfastness, and resilience. We deeply believe that a shining light is at the end of the long, dark, tunnel. As a 21-year-old student pursuing my education in media studies, I strive to achieve my goals with great dedication. However, in a short time, […]
Aiming to support the displaced community amidst the ongoing devastating war, the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) has launched a series of Psychological First-Aid (PFA) sessions for displaced individuals in displacement camps established by the SDF in recent months. PFA sessions have been conducted in two locations: the middle area and Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, […]
Twenty young members of the Social Developmental Forum’s Youth Network have joined a “Training of Trainers” (TOT) on preparedness and protection during conflicts, awareness of explosive ordnance risks, and psychological first aid (PFA). The 36-hour training is the first of its kind in Gaza, targeting youth who have a background in mental health, social services, […]
