June 17, 2020

Ayah El-fahmawi

Ayah El-fahmawi is a biologist, clinical researcher, aspiring doctor, and Palestinian American poet. She was the 2018 second place recipient of the Ghassan Kanafani Resistance Arts scholarship. She is also a mentor for the Bridge Palestine program which works to connect Palestinian students with support for applying to international universities. She is thrilled to be a part of Playgrounds for Palestine which affirms the rights of children to live healthy and joyful lives.

COVID-19 Response

On April 21st, Playgrounds for Palestine sent a survey to our donors about using some of our funds for a COVID-19 emergency direct aid. The response from our supporters was overwhelmingly in the affirmative. Families throughout Palestine have been hard hit by the pandemic, particularly those who rely on income from day labor in