Sara Serria
Since childhood, Sara Serria has wished not to be a number but rather, a valuable addition to her homeland. Her name means happiness and cheerfulness, and true to her name, her presence inspires joy wherever she goes. Despite the ongoing genocide, she is currently a junior year university student, studying English translation, at the Islamic […]
Waseem B. Ayesh
Waseem B. Ayesh is a digital marketing professional from Gaza City and a proud husband and father. A graduate of the University of Palestine with a degree in information technology, he is passionate about innovation and problem solving, combining his technical expertise with creative thinking to adapt to challenging circumstances. Current as of January 2025
Dina Suhail Al-Ejil
“Since writing is my available means of resistance, I picked my pen up and started telling the stories of the oppressed to the world!” Dina Suhail Al-Ejil, originally from the northern Gaza Strip, is an English literature and translation from the Islamic University of Gaza, graduating only one month before the genocide broke out. She […]
Said Alsaloul and Reem Sleem
Said Alsaloul and Reem Sleem co-authored this story. Biographical statement for Said Alsaloul. Biographical statement for Reem Sleem.
Hala Al-Khatib
Hala Al-Khatib is an English literature student from Gaza. She says: “My words are my voice, for myself and for the world, with no limits. Through my writing, I aim to share a piece of the life of a Gaza girl, living through hardship but with boundless ambition. I believe that words can be a bridge […]
Shurooq Hijazi
Shurooq Hijazi is a Gazan doctor. Born and raised in Gaza, she used to draw in addition to her medical studies. She graduated from Al-Azhar University in 2023 and has been volunteering and working in hospitals in the Gaza Strip since the war broke out in October 2023. She now lives in a refugee camp […]
Farah Al-Tayeb
Farah Al-Tayeb is a university student specializing in trade, management, and business. An ambitious, dreamy, and extraordinary girl, she aspires to continue progressing despite living amidst destruction and dreariness; she tries to create her own life full of dreams, energy, work, and development. “I write to convey the reality that we live in to the […]
Shahd Hassanin
Shahd Hassanin is originally from Rafah but now finds herself displaced in Al-Nuseirat, carrying her hometown’s spirit wherever she goes. She is a graduate of Al-Azhar University with a degree in English and French literature. Through her pen, she is trying to be “a voice for the unheard, a witness to resilience.” Current as of […]
Fatena Abu Mostafa
Fatena Abu Mostafa lives in Gaza and holds a bachelor’s degree in translation from the Islamic University of Gaza. She works as an article writer, poet, and storyteller. “Through my writing, I strive to amplify the voices of those living in Gaza, especially during times of war,” she says. “My goal is to shed light […]
Diaa Ibrahim
Diaa Ibrahim resides in Gaza and is a third-year veterinary student at Al-Azhar University. Alongside his studies, he is deeply passionate about storytelling, advocacy, and developing valuable skills. “Writing has always been my way of expressing thoughts and experiences,” he says. “I’m excited about using this passion to amplify the voices of my people and […]
Genista Azmi
Genista Azmi is a student of English literature and translation at Islamic University of Gaza. She has always held the belief that dedicating one’s life to learning is the most noble pursuit and that the quest for knowledge is the highest form of achievement. An adventurer at heart, she thrives on new experiences and embraces […]
Rim Mohammed
Rim Mohammed, a young woman from Gaza, passionate about writing stories and articles. Through her writing, she aspires to convey the feelings and voices of her people, and convey distinct human experiences. She loves writing because she finds in it a window to express herself and her vision of the world, and she always seeks […]