I am Eman Nahed Mohammad Abu Jarad. The war deprived us of any means of stability. This is how Eman started narrating her story. Her words echoed the patience and hope she maintained amid displacement. Eman was born in 2000 in Beit Hanoun, North Gaza; she is now almost 24 years old. Since the beginning […]
Nour Al Atrash, the 23-year-old leader lives in Deir Al Balah, the middle area of the Gaza Strip. She has never given up a fight but remained resistant and proactive in expanding her engagement in community development, especially after the war and its catastrophic consequences on the Gaza Strip. From normal life to displacement Nours […]
Hala Naeem Hamdan is a 21-year-old university student majoring in English. She lives in Deir Albalah, the middle area of the Gaza Strip. Although she lost her father at an early age, her mother’s support enabled her to pursue her path. Her mother is not only a role model, but a “bright light from Allah”, […]
In partnership with Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), SDF launched a tailored program to build the capacities of young members of the “Access for All” network. This program is part of the project “Access for All: Enhancing the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities in the Gaza Strip.” Participants were split into two groups […]
In partnership with our strategic partner, Medial Aid For Palestinians (MAP), the SDF launched “Access for all,” a significant effort to enhance the Independence and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Gaza Strip. The one-year project will promote and advocate for the rights and well-being of People with disabilities in the northern, middle, and […]
Standing a few meters away from the children’s courtyard at Abdul Rahman bin ‘Awf School in Gaza City, Karima stares at the youngsters as they play alongside her fellow volunteers. A single word flutters in her heart: hope—the very hope and belief that filled the hearts of her young peers at the “Together For Hope”. […]
Dozens of awareness-raising sessions on conflict preparedness and protection, explosive ordnance, and psychological first aid have been launched to educate the displaced community across the Gaza Strip. These workshops were conducted in the middle and southern governorates, targeting thousands of people sheltering in makeshift camps. After completing an intensive 42-hour training in preparedness and protection, […]
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, […]
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, […]
