It is not easy to maintain hope amidst such catastrophic conditions. Isn’t it? At least, I try. As young leaders, we are mobilizing ourselves to move ahead Together for Hope. I am Aya Ashour, a 23-year-old displaced from the northern Gaza Strip to the south. For instance, to Khan Younis. I am writing this piece […]
19 Young Leaders participate in intensive training on Humanitarian Relief Standards during emergencies
A group of 19 members of the SDF’s youth network participated in a training on principles and best practices of humanitarian work during emergencies, held over six days in the Middle Area of the Gaza Strip. Led by proficient trainers, the training is part of the “Youth Networks Collaborating for Enhanced Integrity and Community Participation” […]
Wassim Abu Daghim; persons with disabilities are prioritized in the SDF’s interventions
Waseem Ahmed Abu Daghim is a 26-year-old young person with a disability. He lives in Deir al-Balah City in the Middle Area of the Gaza Strip. As a result of an injury in an unfortunate traffic accident, he has been suffering from a physical disability for over ten years that left him with a permanent […]
Six Safe Learning Spaces (SLSs) for Adolescents and Children: SDF is determined to maintain hope!
Through SDF’s youth network-led effort, we have successfully launched six Safe Learning Spaces (SLSs) across the Gaza Strip. This is a significant component of the project “Youth Networks Collaborating Towards Enhanced Educational and Well-being Opportunities for Children and Adolescents” implemented in partnership with UNICEF Palestine and the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). 6 SLSs are segmented […]
Storytelling in Displacement Camps: A psychosocial support initiative for children and adolescents
The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) launched a unique initiative called “Storytelling in Displacement Camps” for children and adolescents in Khan Younis and Deir Al-Balah, as part of continuing efforts to support displaced persons during the ongoing Israeli military operations. This initiative is part of the Together for Palestine (T4P) programme and is implemented by SDF […]
Fueled by youth’s hope, determination, and dedication: SDF launches a sophisticated project to enhance education and wellbeing of children and adolescents
After over 10 months of genocidal war, displacement, and disrupted education, youth stepped up with through the project of “Youth Networks Collaborating Toward Enhanced Educational and Well-being Opportunities for Children and Adolescents”. This project is implemented in the Gaza Strip by the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) in partnership with UNICEF and the Youth Advisory Panel […]
SDF implements an initiative to distribute water in areas of the Gaza Strip
SDF’s youth network in the Gaza Strip implemented an initiative to provide drinking water to the camps of the Gaza Strip. Water distribution vehicles made tours in several camps and areas in the north and south of the Strip to support citizens and displaced people with water in light of the current crisis and the […]