PfP implemented ongoing psychological intervention for children in Mawasi Khan Younis. Here are some heartwarming photos and videos from the program, including activities for Palestinian children sponsored by PfP in the Mawasi area. We’re grateful for all your support in making this happen.
Israel has killed 1 in every 200 children in Gaza. These are just some of their names. Hala Abu Saada. She was 14. She loved to dance Dabke. She trained in sign language to translate songs and help other children with disabilities. She was killed with her mother and siblings by an Israeli airstrike. Rahaf Alsaqqa was 5. On the so-called humanitarian corridor to southern Gaza. She and her father were killed by an Israeli tank on the so-called humanitarian corridor to southern Gaza Karim Abu Shamala was killed by airstrikes days before his 9th birthday. He planned his party for months and was excited to celebrate with family. Ward was always smiling. Her name meant ‘flowers’ Watin Munir Abu Gemayzeh was the last known member of her family before she was killed. Now hers is among about 90 families Israel’s attacks …
PfP sponsored an ongoing kitchen in Rafah to feed several hundred families per day throughout the month of Ramadan. PfP created a hakawatiyyeh tent for after Iftar storytelling. With PfP’s support, Safaa, a former schoolteacher, is bringing joy to children in the camps with regular activities like puzzles, crafts, coloring, and story time. PfP working with local Palestinian organizations dedicated to uplifting children in need through food distribution and aid. We are grateful for all your support. Another PfP funded initiative by Safaa, a former school teacher. After the activity, she treated the children and captured these moments in photos. Holding it at night helps manage the crowd, because doing it in the daytime attracts way more children than she can manage. Free Palestine
These last few weeks have changed me. I will never be the same. I will never forget the children. I will never forget the heroes. I will never forget the horror. I will neve be the same. I am Gaza. I am Palestine.
Ramadan Mubarak from our family at Playgrounds for Palestine to you and yours! On behalf of all of us at Playgrounds for Palestine, we would like to wish you a blessed Ramadan! We would like to extend a sincere thank you for your support of PfP and share some photos of our work. This week, a new playground will be installed in Hebron at Al Shuhada Kindergarten. This is one of nine upcoming playgrounds for the year 2022! Our work would not be possible without your generous contributions and support. Thank you for working with us to affirm every child’s right to play! Playgrounds for Palestine © 2021P.O. Box 559Yardley, PA 19067
All of us at Playgrounds for Palestine would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Thank you for your continued support of Playgrounds for Palestine and your dedication to the Right to Play for Palestinian children. We are excited to continue with our projects which include nine upcoming playgrounds in 2022! Happy …
This holiday season, we are asking you to be a part of the #GivingTuesday global generosity movement on November 30, 2021 by donating to Playgrounds for Palestine. We are still a volunteer run organization committed to building playgrounds for Palestinian children and supporting programs for young people living under Israeli occupation. Start 2022 strong with us! You can help bring play and joy to Palestinian children this Giving Tuesday by doing the following: You can donate. Buy AIDA olive oil, za’atar, or handmade olive oil soap. Set up a Facebook fundraiser on social media. If you shop Amazon.com, please use this link to select Playgrounds for …
March Za’atar Sale! We are having a sale on 250-gram boxes of the Artisanal Palestinian Premium Za’atar Blend! Shop here using the coupon code Zataar25Off to get 25% off any order of 3 or more of our 250-gram Za’atar boxes. This coupon code expires on March 31! It is a perfect addition to any breakfast table. Stock up for Suhoor, just in time for Ramadan! AIDA is a private label of the Playgrounds for Palestine. 100% of proceeds go to fund our projects.
All of us at PfP would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe start to the holiday season! This year, we continue to be thankful for your ongoing generous support of PfP and commitment to the Right to Play for Palestinian children. This past year, we have completed construction on two new playgrounds, started building one playground, and are in the planning phases for nine others! These include: Lajee Al Yasmin Kindergarten donated by the Sven Hegstad Family (completed) Jayyous Playground donated by the Abboud Family (completed) Hebron Al Shuhada Kindergarten sponsored by the PfP Madison Chapter (in planning) Gaza Bani Suhaila sponsored by the PfP UK Chapter (in planning) Jeel al Amal Playground (in progress) Madaa Creative Center Silwan sponsored by the PfP UK Chapter (in planning) Gaza Al Amal Orphanage Playground sponsored by …
We are excited to announce the launch of an initiative we’ve been working on for a while. PfP established a school in Gaza for grades 1-5. We’re in our third week now of operation and it’s amazing. The school is a mixture of traditional and non-traditional learning. The first few days were focused on getting to know each other, consulting with children about what they want to get out of the school, how they want to decorate the space, and assessing their skills and abilities. It was decided to name the school: Phoenix Elementary. مدرسةالعنقاء As you can see, the kids were over the moon to be in a classroom after their lives were turned upside down. Grades 1-4 are focused on Arabic, English, math, and science, while grade 5 (along with anyone in grade 4 who wants) will solely focus on literature, where they will read novels and
“After the ‘Cast lead’ attack on Gaza, PfP shared a video of the kids finally able to go outside where there still stood a (PfP) playground. It still brings tears to think about the joy of those kids swarming the playground… It really brought home the great work PfP does. “