A Playground for Nablus
Nablus is a fascinating city. It houses not only some of the most steadfast resistance to the Israeli occupation, but […]
Playground
Play. It’s one of the most fundamental rights of any child. And in peaceful countries, there’s nowhere better to see this in action than in a playground.
Sadly, in the occupied Palestinian territories, play is often much more difficult than it should be. That is why we have undertaken playground projects. The playgrounds are always built in collaboration with a local organisation, be it a school, a community centre or a municipality, so that maintenance, upkeep and monitoring are in the hands of the local community. Where possible, we use locally sourced materials and labour – in Gaza, with Israel’s blockade, that was not only the best, but probably the only option.
Play Garden Built in Gaza
In June of 2010, managed by our local community partners the Canaan Institute of Pedagogy, we built a play garden
The Challenges of Building a Playground in Gaza
It is amazing how difficult it can be trying to help kids who are having serious life challenges if the