The story of Rana’s mental health journey starts long before she was born. As it does for so many Palestinians, this story starts during the 1967 Naksa (meaning setback), when Israeli invasion led to mass expulsions across Palestine.
Khader Alrayyes is a seasoned mental health practitioner who, over the past five years, has served as a clinician and program coordinator for Healing Through Feeling.
Nakba Day on May 15th, 2023 commemorates 75 years since hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were expelled from their homes upon the declaration of the Israeli state.
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UPA works to provide the most urgently-needed pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, painkillers, and medications for chronic diseases.
UPA’s Emergency Relief Fund enables us to rapidly respond to crises by providing urgent aid and long-term support to expand the capabilities of medical facilities.
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The pride of supporting one’s family, the pride of being resilient, the pride of not accepting to be victimized – the pride of having hope, the pride of being from Gaza.
Fifteen years of life under blockade and continued Israeli aggression has left four out of five children in Gaza living with fear, anguish, and depression.
Najwa, a single mother living in Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip struggles to support five children. An injury due to recent violence rendered her immobile and incapable of working.