Zad al-Ghad (Provisions for Tomorrow)

Zad al-Ghad is a school in Gaza City accredited by the Ministry of Education, founded in response to the genocide’s devastating effect interruption of education. The school uses a curriculum designed to recover two years of lost education for primary school-aged children. Zad al-Ghad was founded by Amani Abed, a software engineer and startup founder who secured financing from Google and the World Bank for an EdTech platform for university students in Saudi Arabia. Amani pivoted her startup and its resources into founding Zad al-Ghad to rebuild Gaza’s future through education.

• Goal: $10,000
• Initiator: Amani Abed

Sanabel al-Khair: Emergency Medical Clinic in Gaza City

Sanabel Al Kheir, a youth community collective in Gaza, aims to empower youth and the community in the Gaza Strip by providing development and relief services to support those in need. After the extensive destruction of health centers in Gaza City during the war, thousands of residents have lost access to basic healthcare services, especially in densely populated areas with displaced families. With the deteriorating health conditions and the emergence of widespread diseases and epidemics caused by pollution, malnutrition, and the scarcity of clean water, it has become essential to establish an urgent medical point. This facility will respond to emergency health needs, provide minimal medical care to affected populations, and serve over 2,500 people monthly.

• Goal: £4,500
• Initiator: Sanabel al-Kheir

Child Smile

Founded by Hassan Akhras, Child Smile empowers displaced theatre artists from Gaza—many of whom were trained at the now-destroyed Theatre Day Productions center. Despite the loss and displacement, these artists continue to create safe, imaginative spaces for children to express themselves, process trauma, and reclaim their sense of joy through drama and theatre. This initiative is a powerful reminder of how self-expression becomes a form of resilience, especially for children living through war.

Support Child Smile and help keep creative expression alive in Gaza.

• Goal: £30,000
• Initiator: Hassan Akhras

Rowad Al-Amal (Pioneers of Hope)

Founded by Shaker Al-Durra in 2018, Rowad Al-Amal, which provides educational services to the Palestinian community. At the age of 24, Shaker set up the Rowad Al-Amal Center for Education and Training in Al-Bureij Camp in central Gaza. Since the start of the genocide, Shaker has built makeshift schools and employed teachers so that students can continue their education. He has also organized humanitarian assistance such as medical support and a healthy drinking water project.

BuildPalestine is supporting Rowad Al-Amal to set up a makeshift school in the south of Gaza, where most of Gaza’s population has been displaced.

• Goal: $8,000 (with a 1:1 match from an another partner)
• Campaign Owner: Shaker Al-Durra

Deaf Relief Gaza

Founded through a collaboration between Deaf organizers in the US and Gaza, Deaf Relief Gaza is led on the ground in Gaza by Omar, a Deaf community advocate in Gaza.

Before October 7th, Omar worked as a teacher for Deaf students and was raised in signing environments with Deaf friends, teachers, and mentors. Since the start of the genocide, he has stepped up in extraordinary ways to support the Deaf community in Gaza. 

Deaf Relief Gaza provides urgent aid to Deaf Palestinians displaced by war. Funds go toward food, hygiene, clothing, hearing aids, and mobility devices.

• Goal: $7,000
• Raised: $8,440
• Campaign Owner: Omar

Scholarships for Ghazza

Scholarships for Ghazza is a volunteer-driven initiative launched in August 2024 by Ahmed Issa, a Palestinian from Gaza now based in Egypt. The initiative connects mentors worldwide with students in Gaza, guiding them through university scholarship applications. Currently supporting 450 students, Scholarships for Ghazza aims to help young Gazans pursue higher education and unlock their potential. By raising funds to cover English examinations and university application fees, the initiative sows the seeds for a brighter Palestinian future through access to education.

Project Owner: Ahmad Issa

Haifa Association for Children with Diabetes

Haifa Association for Children with Diabetes provides essential insulin to children with diabetes in Gaza, ensuring they receive the life-saving treatment they need. We have partnered with the Haifa Association to sustain and expand its vital efforts for children in need.

Project Owner: Abu Kareem

Gaza Education Hub

To support university students in Gaza in completing their studies, Palestinian universities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launched a distance education program in June 2024 using the Moodle platform. This enables students to continue their education and connect with teachers online. The Gaza Education Hub is establishing solar-powered learning centers to provide essential internet access, academic support, and a space for students to finish their university studies.

Project Owner: Mohammed Al-Hajjaj

Colors for Gaza

Colors for Gaza is an initiative that leverages art, education, and entertainment to support children in Gaza. The campaign uses artistic projects to raise funds, focusing on creating vibrant, engaging activities for children. This includes art workshops, educational programs, and entertainment events designed to provide joy and learning opportunities amidst challenging circumstances. By integrating creativity and fun, Colors for Gaza aims to enhance the well-being and development of young people in Gaza, offering them enriching experiences and essential support.

Project Owner: Wisam Abualnaja

Hakini

Hakini (tell me in Arabic), is an Arabic-language teletherapy platform to increase accessibility to mental health care in the Arab world. Since the genocide began, Hakini took immediate action to provide mental health support to Gazans. With the support of BuildPalestine, a crowdfunding campaign was launched to install a toll-free hotline and provide on-the-ground sessions.