Mariam Ahmed Roubi is a teacher in Gaza who once thought that writing was only an academic task, but later discovered that it could also be a way to preserve memories, give meaning to pain, and connect people to one another.
She says, “Over time, I came to understand that classrooms and stories are not so different; both are spaces where people grow, struggle, and leave parts of themselves behind.
“Through teaching and writing, I try to hold onto the small human moments that survive even in difficult times.
“I am Mariam, someone who believes that words may not change the world all at once, but they can change the way we see and carry it.”
Current as of May 2026
