Gaza

Gaza’s children have had it very hard by most accounts. Most are descended from areas in the South of Israel from which their parents or grandparents were expelled. In Gaza, generations lived under occupation by Israel, and although Israel withdrew its settlements from Gaza, it still occupies the land with a crippling siege which causes no end of humanitarian crises. As though this were not enough, Gaza’s population was then invaded and near carpet-bombed over Christmas and New Year of 2008 / 09, with over 1500 deaths and countless injuries and traumas caused. Of those killed, over 400 were children.The traumatisation continues with regular air raids by Israel, as well as sniper activity on the borders of Gaza.

Gaza’s children as a result suffer from severe trauma issues, malnourishment, poverty and disability. And yet, they are some of the most beautiful and playful children you’ll meet. At Hope and Play, much of our work has been focussed on efforts to bring some semblance of childhood to the children of Gaza – play, education, support for disability and trauma, and clothing. Please support our work there by donating or fundraising.

Here is some of the activity that Hope and Play has undertaken, projects and fundraising, in support of Gaza’s children.

Message from Gaza: Mohammed Al Kurd

Here in this message from Gaza, Mohammed shares his thoughts and fears as he works to support the children living […]

Message from Gaza: Maysa Yousef

A few weeks ago, Maysa’s house was bombed. She was not physically harmed, but her studio was destroyed. Here in

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

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

A Gift From Lynda to Iyas

You know, life is incredibly short. No matter how long you are lucky to live. And sometimes people live a

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