At CONEXIÓN Creando Puentes we are committed to enhancing the education of displaced and refugee people. And today we are pleased to present a new project focused on the schooling of children from Gaza.
For the past three years, we have provided online education to students in Gaza, nurturing their minds and spirits. However, due to the recent conflict, our online courses have been disrupted, leaving our students without the source of engagement and learning we were offering them.
The Goal of Our Campaign
Our mission is to deliver educational kits to Gazan children, who have been evacuated or escaped with their families to Egypt, providing them with the tools they need to continue learning, stay engaged, and find hope amidst challenging circumstances. We aim to raise 6,000€ to fund this project, which will enable us to distribute 400 educational kits, each designed to support a family of four children.
The Impact of Our Project
Gazan children have been out of school for over ten months now, a situation that has not only hindered their academic progress but also affected their emotional and psychological well-being. By providing these educational kits, we aim to:
Keep Minds Engaged: The kits will include storybooks in Arabic, colouring books, jigsaw puzzles, and notebooks, offering a variety of activities to stimulate young minds and keep them engaged in productive and creative tasks.
Support Emotional Health: Each kit will contain items such as dolls, balls and similar, which are crucial for emotional and psychological support. Play is a powerful tool for healing, and these toys will provide comfort and a sense of normalcy to children who have experienced trauma.
Promote Learning: We are also going to include easy English books in the kits, helping children improve their language skills and opening up new opportunities for their future.
Our volunteers, some of whom are Gazans who have recently relocated after escaping the war, have shared heartbreaking stories that illustrate the urgent need for this project. Since the conflict began, children have been unable to access educational opportunities. These kits will provide them with a chance to rekindle their love for learning and find hope again.
Our Plan and Partnership
In Cairo, our dedicated volunteers have meticulously been sourcing the best deals for the kit components, going from market to market to ensure every euro is spent wisely. After some time, we have decided that the best solution would be to acquire all the items through and at Dar Alma’aref, which is a huge shop in Cairo with a great number of choices. We are also going to partner with Kinder Relief Foundation, which will assist us with the collection, transportation and distributions of the kits. This collaboration ensures that the distribution of kits will be handled efficiently and reach those who need it most.
Each educational kit will include the following:
- 2 storytelling books in Arabic to strengthen reading skills,
- 3 easy English books to enhance language proficiency,
- 1 bilingual story-book (Arabic – English),
- 2 colouring books with crayons,
- 4 notebooks and pens to work on writing,
- 2 jigsaw puzzles to develop cognitive abilities,
- 1 ball to encourage physical activity and provide emotional support,
- 1 teddy bear and 1 doll for emotional support,
- lollipops.
The cost of each kit is 15€, which covers the items, printing of our logo, packaging, transportation within Cairo and distribution. Our goal is to distribute 400 kits, which will benefit approximately 1600 children, given that each kit serves a family of four children. This means we need to raise 6,000€ for the kits themselves and to cover the additional costs for delivery through Kinder Relief.
Watch our YouTube video by clicking on this title (bear in mind that the video was initially thought for children based in Gaza, but we soon realised it would take a long time to have the kits delivered through the Rafah border, since they’re not under the category of basic needs): EDUCATIONAL KITS FOR GAZA’S CHILDREN
How You Can Help
Your support is crucial to making this project a reality. By donating to our campaign, you will be directly contributing to the education and emotional well-being of children that have just fled war from Gaza. Here are a few ways you can help:
Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our goal. A donation of 15€ sponsors one kit, directly benefiting a family in need. To donate please click on this title: HELP GAZAN CHILDREN IN EGYPT.
Spread the Word: Share our campaign with your network. The more people who know about our mission, the more support we can gather.
A Message of Hope
This project is not just about providing educational materials; it’s about restoring hope and giving Gazan children a sense of purpose and a belief in a brighter future. We have seen firsthand the resilience and strength of these young minds, and with your help, we can empower them to continue learning, dreaming, and thriving despite the challenges they face.
In these difficult times, let us come together to create a bridge of hope and education for Gaza’s children. Join us in making a lasting impact on their lives. Your support can transform despair into hope, and dreams into reality.
Thank you for your generosity and compassion.
With heartfelt gratitude,
CONEXIÓN Creando Puentes
13th August 2024