Bring peace and hope in the Holy Land

by Associazione pro Terra Sancta
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Bring peace and hope in the Holy Land
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Bring peace and hope in the Holy Land
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Project Report | Jul 1, 2024
Echoes of Courage: Gaza Women at our offices

By Giacomo Pizzi | Project Leader

Fawziyya, one of the three women hosted by Pts
Fawziyya, one of the three women hosted by Pts

In recent months, the Bethlehem offices of Pro Terra Sancta have become a refuge for three courageous women from Gaza.

All three women have a story in common: a sick son, the need to treat him, the trips from one hospital to another, and then the impossibility of returning to Gaza.

"In Gaza there are no facilities to provide my daughter with the necessary care. Initially, we went to Tel Hashomer Hospital in Tel Aviv, where my daughter underwent open-heart surgery, and where she was implanted with a heart battery to help her heart survive." Says Hana, one of the three women.

“If we left Bethlehem to go back to our city, we would have to accept that we could no longer leave Gaza, that we could no longer return here. We can't afford it: our children need care, we can't risk not returning to Bethlehem. We must wait for them to give us permissions, which means, we must wait until war is over.” Adds Fawziyya.

Far from their homes in Gaza, these women have found not just shelter, but also a supportive environment where they can rebuild their lives. As one of the women expressed, "Being here has given me a chance to breathe, to think about what comes next."

Pro Terra Sancta has provided more than just physical shelter; it has offered these women a community of solidarity and empowerment. Through various programs and initiatives, including vocational training and counseling sessions, these women are gaining the skills and confidence needed to envision a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Dima, the third one, is grateful for the possibility of receiving psychological support "Now the most important thing for people in Gaza would be to have access to psychological help: parents no longer know how to take care of their children, because of the anxiety of not being able to feed them and be a safe haven for them. We can survive without food, but not without the support and upbringing of those we love."

The three women attending training courses
The three women attending training courses

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Associazione pro Terra Sancta

Location: Milano - Italy
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Twitter: @proterrasancta
Project Leader:
Giacomo Pizzi
Milano , Italy
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