In the wake of this renewed violence and the increasingly dire humanitarian context in Gaza, Islamic Relief Canada commissioned “Voices from the Ground” to hear about life in Gaza directly from ordinary Palestinians, who are often only cited as statistics or victims of the international politics that surround their everyday lives.
Special thanks to all the children and mothers who courageously shared their stories with us, taking the time to guide us through some of the most difficult moments in their lives - helping us better understand what life is like for Palestinians living in Gaza. To us, their challenges may often seem overwhelming and the dreams distant, but if these stories help amplify their incredible dignity and bring their lives an inch closer to those of the outside world, then war becomes harder and peace becomes easier, God willing.
