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Saeda Shaladan; a 40-year-old mother of five from Gaza, pictured in 2017 during our Winter Humanitarian Aid campaign

Saeda: The single mother of five from Gaza

We would like to celebrate the strength and resilience of the Palestinian women who shine through their adversities. This is the story of Saeda Shaladan; a 40-year-old mother of five from Gaza. Saeda took custody of her 5 children following her divorce. This custody battle didn’t come easy as she…

The Nakba Began in 1948

A Timeline: The Nakba Began in 1948…

Today marks the 74th anniversary of the Nakba (the catastrophe), when over 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes and forced to become refugees within the West Bank, Gaza Strip and neighbouring countries. The Nakba is not just a singular historic event, it is an ongoing reality for Palestinians. The…

A Night Better Than 1000 Months…

The Last 10 days of Ramadan are here! We will sadly be saying farewell to this beautiful month but we have time to do as much worship and good as we can and strive harder in these last 10 days and nights. Muslims will be seeking Lailatul Qadr, the Night…

Palestine: Holy and Historical Places

Palestine is naturally beautiful with stunning scenery as well as being religiously and historically important and fascinating. Below are some of the places in Palestine that make it so special. The modern history of Palestine and the Palestinian people is tied up with the Nakba and the occupation, and this…

Ramadan and the Occupation

Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal, personal worship and directing good deeds to others. It is supposed to be a time of peace, family and ends with a celebration for all. However, for Palestinians Ramadan has been a time of fear, grief and struggle due to living under siege…