Irade: a will to stand
With the number of disabled people in Gaza so high after repeated wars, “irade” (determination) is essential.
we are not numbers
emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights
Hasna Abu Ewieda, 20, describes herself as "an alien who was visiting earth and, sadly, got stuck here." She is a lover of books – paper books – but she is a a broke university student so she only gets to read pdf versions. Hasna is a "shy writer" but is outgoing is other aspects of life. She is currently studying English literature at the Islamic University of Gaza and volunteers as a translator. Her dream job is to open her own translation firm or her own publishiing house, with a small book store on the side.
With the number of disabled people in Gaza so high after repeated wars, “irade” (determination) is essential.
Amal and I quickly became close friends and when I asked about the scars, she told me the story of the F-16s.
One of the treasures of Gaza hidden behind the rubble and mayhem in the news is the food—my mother’s food to be exact.
