we are not numbers

emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights

Ola AlAsi

    This is Ola AlAsi, a passionate student of life, a believer and a survivor.

    Starting from an early age, I have been a smart and multi-talented school student who is diligent at any subject I want to learn. I love handcrafts and I learn things quickly. I love singing and drawing and recently I started working on my swimming skills. I'm a sociable person who loves laughing. It feels great when I crack people up. I'm also a person who loves stories and know how to make a story attractive to be listened to. I believe in Gratitude and Giving in any way possible. I dedicate time to helping others through my social media platforms especially Instagram. 

    I graduated from the Teaching English Language Department at the Islamic University of Gaza in 2015 with an 81.6% total average. I worked as a tutor of English for two years, and then as a preschool English-speaking trainer. I currently am an English as a Second Language trainer for adults.

    In 2020, I  took a course in TV presenting and was fortunate to become part of the great crew of Shehab News Agency in Gaza with a show called Palestine Box. In this show, I present on a variety of issues related to Palestine from different angles.

    I am a knowledge seeker. In March 2020 I joined a diplomacy program called The Holy Land Ambassador with the Center of Political & Development Studies. This program provides an education in how we can reach a Western audience with information about our struggle and cause here in Palestine. In October that same year, I joined the Mercy Corps and became a trainee at Gaza Sky Geeks Freelancing Program. I am a translator, content writer and voiceover artist. My hopes and dreams are way bigger than myself. No place for the word impossible is in my dictionary.

     

    my work

    The sea is the only place where I can find relief.