For the first time in Gaza, people with disabilities are embarking on a new journey of healing and recovery from the scars of war through theatrical art.
During the latest Israeli aggression on the besieged Strip, in May 2021, over 260 people were killed and many more were wounded and maimed.
The Gaza Strip already has a disproportionately high number of disabled people, due to Israeli repeated military attacks. Moreover, during the Great March of Return (2018-20), Israeli snipers intentionally maimed Palestinian protesters, creating a generation of disabled youth.
Article taken from The Palestine Chronicle by Palestine Chronicle Staff.
Checkout PGPF’s latest development on the Enaya Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre, a PGPF project in support of the Palestinians with disabilities.