Aiming to support the displaced community amidst the ongoing devastating war, the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) has launched a series of Psychological First-Aid (PFA) sessions for displaced individuals in displacement camps established by the SDF in recent months. PFA sessions have been conducted in two locations: the middle area and Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, […]
Twenty young members of the Social Developmental Forum’s Youth Network have joined a “Training of Trainers” (TOT) on preparedness and protection during conflicts, awareness of explosive ordnance risks, and psychological first aid (PFA). The 36-hour training is the first of its kind in Gaza, targeting youth who have a background in mental health, social services, […]
Fatima Sami Sabbah is a pretty, quiet girl with a delicate, shining smile that reflects her pursuit of reclaiming a peaceful life. While being a displaced student in a colorful Safe Learning Space (SLS), she misses her school—the actual building, classes, and facilities. Along with her peers, 11-year-old Fatima has been studying at SLS located […]
Salman Saadi Mortaja is a Palestinian displaced elderly, currently sheltered in a tent in Al Mawasi aread in Khan Younis, which the Israeli Occupational Forces (IOF) has repeatedly so considered to be a “safe humanitarian zone”. Alongside dozens of other families, Mortaja lives in a displacement camp, facing a dire situation with the scarcity of […]
Basma Mohammed Marzouq Al-Sha’er is a Palestinian from Rafah, southern Gaza, who has endured repeated and challenging displacement ordeals. She ended up in a tent provided by the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) and ShelterBox in a large displacement camp in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis. Basma finished her bachelor’s degree years ago. She has a physical disability, while […]
Aiming to integrate people with disabilities and facilitate access to services amid the ongoing war, the Social Developmental Forum’s Youth Network launched the “Fundamental Accessible Services” initiative. This initiative reflects SDF’s commitment to inclusive relief interventions for all community members. Three accessible public restroom facilities were installed at a displacement camp in Al-Zawaida, Middle Area […]
Due to the ongoing war, children and youth lack access to safe spaces. The SLS initiative was launched by the Social Developmental Forum (SDF), led by young volunteers, across several displacement camps in the Gaza Strip. This initiative aims to provide a safe space for informal education and initial psychological support activities for children and adolescents. […]
