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, […]
A displaced child traces hope and classes at Tal Al-Hawa school
Fatima Sami Sabbah is a pretty, quiet girl with a delicate, shining smile that reflects her pursuit of reclaiming a peaceful life. While being a displaced student in a colorful Safe Learning Space (SLS), she misses her school—the actual building, classes, and facilities. Along with her peers, 11-year-old Fatima has been studying at SLS located […]
SDF’s Youth Summit 2024: “To Whom It May Concern”, a message of steadfastness and resilience
The Social Developmental Forum recently conducted the fifth version of the “Youth Summit” a three-day event of dedicated discussions and impactful dialogue panels that highlighted various topics related to displacement, humanitarian aid, youth involvement, and transparency of relief aid distribution. This year’s summit was held under the thematic title “To Whom It May Concern.” SDF’s […]
“Safe Learning Space (SLS)”: An Interactive Cultural Plattform for Children and Youth in Displacement Camps
Due to the ongoing war, children and youth lack access to safe spaces. The SLS initiative was launched by the Social Developmental Forum (SDF), led by young volunteers, across several displacement camps in the Gaza Strip. This initiative aims to provide a safe space for informal education and initial psychological support activities for children and adolescents. […]
SDF in partnership with Beit Lahia Municipality open Almanshiya Park as part of Go School Initiatives
Gaza – Go School The participants of the Go School for Civic education presented a set of ideas that contribute to solving a problem and help improve the quality of services provided by local governance and meet the needs of citizens. This was after having undergone intensive training in civic education subjects and community initiatives, […]
During an episode organized by the GO network, recommendations for lobbying for the implementation of promises to resolve the “Eastern Region” crisis
November 17th 2021 Several Parties recommended that donors and competent bodies be pressed to implement promises related to the sanitation crisis in the eastern region of Khan Younis during an interactive panel organized by GO, within the project of GO – A Digital Interactive Youth Community FOR Better LGUS’ Services. The episode brought together and […]
Kaif Shaifha tour was launched for the second time between Gaza and the Central governorates
Kaif Shaifha tour was kicked off for the second time this year between Gaza and Central Governorates at several different stations, under the title of emergency mechanisms related to evacuation and safe accommodation for persons with disabilities during periods of aggression and emergency events. In that tour, 25 young men and women with and without […]
How was the impression of the participants in the “Keef Shaifha” tour?
Wasla’s youth take a tour, Keef Shaifha, to learn about emergency mechanisms related to housing and evacuation for persons with disabilities The “Keef Shafiha” tour was launched for the second time during the second season of the “Wasla” program, last Thursday, with the participation of 25 young men and women. The participants were directed to […]
Two years since the opening of Wasla Center for Digital Advocacy
For two consecutive years, Wasla Center for Digital Advocacy has taken an important position for many young people, persons with disabilities, and NGOs working in the disability sector. Wasla, which is provided by the necessary technical equipment, and the first of its kind in the Gaza Strip, works to improve skills and develop digital media […]
From Radio to Wasla: How did Ahmed Najjar’s experience differ?
Life doesn’t always do you justice, sometimes it puts you in the face of obstacles and challenges to know how determined and patient you are. Ahmed Al-Najjar, a student of media and mass communication at Al-Azhar University, although he suffers from difficulty in pronouncing “stuttering”, but his passion for media pushed him to take many […]