‘If, one day, a people will to live, then destiny must surely respond’
A birthday celebration for my sister is one modest example of how life endures among broken streets and destroyed structures.
- Gaza Strip
Saeda Hamdona lives in Gaza and graduated from the Islamic University’s Faculty of Arts. She has experience teaching English. She has also covered events in Gaza as a writer.
She is married and a mother of a boy. Her spouse, Ahmad, teaches mathematics.
“Writing and translating are two things I’m quite passionate about,” she says. “I have a strong passion for teaching and telling stories, and I work hard to use my abilities to illuminate the harsh reality of Gazan life and make a constructive impact via both artistic expression and instruction.”
Current as of April 2025
A birthday celebration for my sister is one modest example of how life endures among broken streets and destroyed structures.
I used to be young in spirit, health, and looks. Now I am none of these things—I am a mother praying for happiness and healing.