we are not numbers

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

Salaheldin Eleyan

    Salah, a graduate in physics from the Islamic University of Gaza, is a Palestinian refugee who lives in Gaza’s Jabalia camp. He loves working with children because he believes in the purity of their souls; their enthusiasm inspires him. And since also he loves science, he dreams of establishing the first science museum in Gaza.

    Since Salah was a teenager, he has followed political issues around the world and cared about oppressed people. Of course, his cause, the Palestinians, is his biggest concern. Thus, he was chosen to participate in New Generation, an 18-month programs aiming to empower youth to lead positive change. Now, he has joined WANN. He believes telling stories that teach others about the Palestinian cause is a path toward change.

    my work

    A graduate student in Denmark worries constantly about his family back in Gaza and the unfairness of it all.
    A child should play, laugh, giggle / Call mom to make breakfast / Throw himself into grandfather’s arms / And live
    A WANN writer addresses a huge Jan. 7 Copenhagen ceasefire protest.
    “Who lost a relative or has a home that's damaged?" All of us raised our hands.