Hello,

My name is Alaa Radwan, and I am collaborating with my partners, Erin and Rosella, to establish an educational summer camp for Palestinian children recently evacuated from Gaza and now residing in Cairo. This initiative arose from our interactions with Palestinian families whose children have missed an entire year of schooling. To support these children, we have organized a six-week summer camp that covers four core subjects: English, math, science, and art.

Our summer camp is unique, designed to help alleviate the trauma experienced by these children during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Alongside academic subjects, we offer dabka (traditional dance) training, arts and crafts, calligraphy, and psychological support activities led by a professional school counselor from Gaza. Additionally, we are providing livelihood opportunities for teachers and trainers from Gaza through our program. The children will also receive a hot meal prepared by a Palestinian home-cooked kitchen business, established by a family who lost everything during the war. In essence, our summer camp will be a 100% Gazan initiative, helping the children feel at home.

Meet us:

Rosella Tofani: I live in Ireland and believe in the power of the human community. I support this project with my experience as a project lead in the financial sector and as a care worker.

Erin Fisher: I'm a humanitarian aid worker who recently left my job in Ukraine and Romania to work with Palestinian kids who've been displaced to Cairo. I have lots of experience working in disaster and conflict zones, and I specialize in working with kids.

Alaa Radwan: Recently evacuated from Gaza with my husband and our three little children and now residing in Cairo. I am a dedicated teacher passionate about fostering education and nurturing the growth of young minds.                                                                                                                                            

About the Project:

When and Where:

The camp will take place from August 1st to September 15th at a private language school in Madinaty, Cairo.

Who is the Summer Camp For?

We are initially helping 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, with approximately 100 children already registered. Our goal is to support all these children through our program.

How You Can Help:

Your support is crucial in making this project a reality. Whether through a small donation or by spreading the word about our fundraiser, every contribution counts and makes a difference in these children's lives. Education is the key to their future, and with your help, we can provide them with the knowledge and support they desperately need during this critical time.

To support us, you can donate directly through the donor box on this page.

Stay Updated:

We will keep you informed on a weekly basis with pictures and reports of our activities. Your involvement and generosity can transform the lives of these children! Research shows that hope is a deciding factor in whether children build resilience and process trauma healthily. Knowing they have the support of people around the world makes a significant difference in building that essential hope. Even small donations can change the lives of displaced children.

Please consider donating and sharing our fundraiser with your network. Your help is greatly appreciated!