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Under bombs, they still find colour in Gaza
In locations across Gaza, under constant bombs, children are attending the arts and crafts workshops run by the amazing artists from Shababeek for Contemporary Art. They still draw, find colour,…
Launch of 2nd Simsim puppet tour!
Last month, 1500 children and their parents participated in the Simsim puppet tour created by our amazing partners the Canaan Institute. In the gallery below, see a snapshot of the…
Puppets bring joy in Gaza
Throughout October, our partners were incredibly busy, brave, resourceful and creative - as always! They were planning and preparing for a puppet tour, that covered 12 locations in and around…
Urgent update from Jabalia, Gaza
The urgent update from Jabalia refugee camp is horrifying. Hundreds of people killed by Israeli bombs and thousands more encircled and trapped by the Israeli military. The destruction in Jabalia,…
Update: emergency support to children in Gaza
Our teams across Gaza are facing some of the hardest conditions to deliver food, emergency cash, art and games workshops for children. From Gaza City to Rafah, here's a snapshot…
23,000 people supported in July-August
Thanks to the generous supporters of Hope and Play, our incredible, resilient partners in Gaza have managed to support 23,000 children and their families in July and August. Our partners…
Meet the artist-activity leaders
We are working with a network of artists across Gaza to run arts and play activities for thousands of displaced and traumatised children. Even in these darkest of times, Gaza…
“I draw so that war does not erase my humanity”
The Israeli assault on Gaza is now in its tenth month. Amid catastrophic destruction, mass starvation, displacement, injury, death, and profound trauma, our partners leading activities for children in Gaza…
How your donations reach Gaza
The current Israeli assault on Gaza has disrupted the financial system. Most people cannot access their own funds in bank accounts or receive money from friends and relatives abroad. This…
Impact update: Emergency support to Gaza
Our emergency response support to Gaza is providing vital cash, food, water and sanitation facilities to desperate families. Thank you for your generous donations; your support ensures this work can…