Initiatives aim to establish cultural activities for children during Ramadan (Al Jazeera)
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With innovative initiatives and interactive activities that instill a spirit of hope in the souls of the people of Gaza amid their daily suffering, the Education Above All Foundation in Qatar launched the “Ramadan in Gaza” campaign to enhance social solidarity and the Ramadan spirit.
The campaign aims to reach more than 25,000 beneficiaries through 15 diverse initiatives, and aims to engage a wide range of individuals and meet their needs, ranging from families and individuals in shelters to children, adolescents and youth, which reflects the campaign’s holistic approach to supporting well-being during the Holy Month.
The campaign represents part of the Foundation’s broader efforts to respond to the crisis in Gaza, and provide comprehensive support for the community’s emergency needs, focusing on needs with physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions, in order to bring joy and strengthen the community spirit while deepening bonds and ensuring the preservation of the spirituality of the month of Ramadan.
Dignity bags for men and women are one of the initiatives of the Ramadan campaign in Gaza (Al Jazeera)
5 major projects
The Director of Communications and Private Sector Partnerships at the Education Above All Foundation, Taj Suleiman, explains that the Foundation - through the Al Fakhoora program - has been working in Gaza since 2009 to support communities in the Strip, as it has provided more than a thousand scholarships targeting doctors and physical therapists at the higher education level for young people in Gaza. .
Taj said in an interview with Al Jazeera Net that in light of the current crisis, the organization announced 5 major projects in the sector, in light of its commitment to the long-term needs and well-being of communities in Gaza, as these projects provide support in multiple aspects, including:
Children's mental health and service providers.
Emergency aid in the form of hot food is provided in the Gaza Strip.
Dignity packages that benefit women.
Educational grants.
Many other contributions.
She adds that the Ramadan campaign in Gaza constitutes an integral part of the Foundation’s contributions to the Strip, in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund and youth volunteers, as the campaign seeks to support the living suffering of the community there through initiatives to provide Eid clothing and toys that are a source of joy for children, and contribute to evening parties. Ramadan to promote social solidarity.
The campaign includes 15 various initiatives, including distributing Eid clothes and toys, organizing group Ramadan evenings, reviving Ramadan spiritual evenings, providing breakfast meals to families, and distributing prayer packages and dignity supplies for women, and is carried out with the help of partners such as: the United Nations Population Fund, Save the Children, and UNICEF. Local partners such as the Qatar Red Crescent, as well as a large network of young volunteers, according to Taj.
Ramadan campaign initiatives in Gaza focus on children (Al Jazeera)
Big challenges
The Al Fakhoora program aims to build a cadre of educated and trained leaders, so that they are empowered socially, economically and professionally by supporting them academically and providing training programs that qualify them to participate in the development of communities locally and internationally. It targets Palestinian university students from economically marginalized groups.
In turn, the Regional Director of the Al-Fakhoora Program at the Education Above All Foundation, Hani Shehadeh, considers that the Foundation’s response to the Gaza crises is comprehensive, and extends beyond the month of Ramadan, as it presents a multi-faceted approach to humanitarian and development aid, which was clearly evident in the Foundation’s announcement last December of 5 major projects. , demonstrating its commitment to meeting the immediate needs and long-term well-being of the community in Gaza.
Shehadeh said, in an interview with Al Jazeera Net, that the Ramadan campaign in Gaza is a response from the Education Above All Foundation to the suffering that the Strip is experiencing, and the campaign includes pioneering initiatives and projects aimed at supporting mental health, emergency relief, educational scholarships, and much more, which embodies... A comprehensive approach to crisis response and community support.
He notes that the Ramadan campaign in Gaza faces major challenges in the midst of war, including moving through areas where security risks are evident due to ongoing air strikes, especially at night when many initiatives are being implemented.
He adds that the blockade exacerbates these difficulties by severely restricting the entry of basic materials, the prices of which are often exorbitant, in addition to exacerbating logistical obstacles due to damaged infrastructure, which makes the transportation of aid and the movement of volunteers risky.
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15 initiatives
The Ramadan campaign in Gaza includes 15 different initiatives, aiming to support more than 25,000 beneficiaries through various means. These initiatives are as follows:
Ramadan in the Shadow of War: This initiative includes producing video clips that document life in Gaza during the month of Ramadan, reflects and documents the community’s resilience, and aims to reach a wide audience through social media platforms.
Al-Musaharati: Young volunteers take on the traditional role of waking people up for suhoor in shelters and their communities, with the aim of reaching 5,000 beneficiaries.
Ramadan Evenings: Organizing competitions and events of a Ramadan nature in 15 locations to enhance community spirit and participation.
Distribution of Ramadan sweets: A mobile food truck provides Qatayef to people, with a special focus on children and families in need, with the aim of serving a thousand beneficiaries.
Eid clothes and toys: Distributing Eid clothes and toys to bring joy to children, with the aim of reaching 5,000 beneficiaries.
Reviving popular games: Organizing events to revive traditional games targeting 400 participants to strengthen community ties through joint cultural activities.
Dignity Bags for Men and Women: Distribution of Dignity Bags to meet the hygiene needs of men and women, with the aim of supporting one thousand beneficiaries.
Distribution of prayer packages: Providing prayer packages to enhance the Ramadan spiritual experience to 500 beneficiaries.
Ramadan Lantern: A creative initiative to encourage the making of traditional Ramadan lanterns, targeting 400 participants to engage in cultural crafts.
Ramadan Football Championship: A football tournament for juniors that aims to enhance sportsmanship and community spirit among 150 participants.
Reviving the Spirituality of Ramadan: Activities in 30 locations aiming to enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the month of Ramadan.
Barber: Providing free haircuts to two thousand beneficiaries, to ensure their ability to celebrate Eid.
Displacement Cinema: Organizing cinema events for displaced people, with activities designed for 200 children in each of at least 10 sites, providing a sense of normalcy and entertainment.
Breakfast meals for families: Distribution of breakfast meals to families, with the aim of reaching between 400 and 450 people, focusing on areas such as central and northern Gaza Strip, where food availability is very limited.
Dates and water for service providers: Providing dates and water to service providers working during the month of Ramadan, while reaching the largest number of beneficiaries.
Source: Al Jazeera