Alla impact stories
Tent schools brought hope to children in Gaza
More than 700 children in Gaza have been reached through the Palme Center’s partner Pyalara’s tent schools, offering moments of safety and stability amid an otherwise dangerous and uncertain reality. Alongside these spaces – where children can learn, play, and regain a sense of normalcy – civil society organisations such as DWRC have implemented initiatives to create jobs and strengthen people’s ability to support themselves.During the year, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deepened. Civilians have faced starvation as the Israeli government blocked emergency aid whilst the bombings continued.
Safe haven for children
In the midst of the war, the Palme Center’s partner Pyalara set up simple tent schools for children in Gaza. There, children could receive lessons in Arabic, English and mathematics – but also draw, sing and play.
For many, the schools provided a moment of safety in an otherwise dangerous and uncertain existence. In total, the initiative reached over 700 children aged between 7 and 13.
Thanks to the solidarity of many people in Sweden, support from the Palme Center’s fundraising campaign has been able to be channeled to civil society organisations helping the people of Gaza.
Creating jobs and further strengthening people
In addition to the tent schools, the organisation Democracy Workers Rights Center (DWRC), for example, has carried out initiatives during the year to create jobs and strengthen people’s ability to support themselves in the midst of the disaster, including through vocational training and short-term employment schemes.
