Interview with Dr. Mustafa Elmasri
Dr. Mustafa Elmasri, clinical supervisor of UPA’s Healing Through Feeling Program discusses his experience and the impact of the program on mental health in the Gaza Strip.
Healing Through Feeling
Hear from a Gaza Mental Health Practitioner
On World Mental Health Day, we are looking at how UPA’s Healing through Feeling program is helping parents in Gaza. We recently spoke to one of our own mental health practitioners on the ground.
World Humanitarian Day 2019
Today, we want to honor the women at UPA who work tirelessly to promote Palestinian dignity and community.
GAZA: 2019 Spring UPA Connect
See how UPA is helping Gazans and the Gaza economy.
Meet Maged, a talented member of UPA’s Gaza Team
UPA’s Healing Through Feeling team is continuing to help caregivers recognize and remedy symptoms of trauma in themselves and their children.
Helping Parents in Gaza
There are countless more fathers who are desperate to learn how they can help their children.
Running towards gunfire in Gaza
“Although I am hearing the suffering of people, I need someone who hears me,” said Mohammad.
Gaza’s exposure to years of trauma is taking a toll
Meet Islam Abou Helo, a mental health practitioner in UPA’s Healing Through Feeling program.
World Mental Health Day 2018
“I now feel much calmer and proud of myself. I feel like I have the ability to help myself and especially help the kids in overcoming symptoms of trauma,”
World Teachers Day 2018
UPA recognizes the role of teachers in creating a safe environment for children.