Cycling & Sports for Palestinian Children in Gaza

This project continues to bring joy and new skills to the girls participating.

In December, all 240 girls were invited to a Field Day on the beach in Gaza. Project staff and volunteers from different community organizations worked together to prepare a special day of fun. The girls had a chance to try a few more sports activities including bowling, jump rope, and relay races. 

During the past months, the girls also received support from professional trainers in how to constructively express themselves.

We had to take a break during exams and winter holidays but the project is back and the girls continue to be enthusiastic participants. One staff member comments "One of the tangible indicators for their interest is that on the training days’, the girls dress the sport uniform from their homes. They all attend the school ready for the training which tells that it is exerting a positive impact on their daily lives."

With your support, we've started this important new project in Gaza! 

During this first pilot phase, we are running after school sports programs for 240 girls in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. They are getting the chance to ride bikes and play football (soccer) - many of them for the first time. We believe in the power of sports to help the girls improve their better mental and physical health, build self-esteem, have fun and so much more. 

Our staff in Gaza have visited the project often and told us, "The girls are very happy with the training and are committed to attending. They are especially excited about the cycling."

The project is also providing the girls with healthy snacks, their own specialized sports clothing and shoes, and awareness workshops on important topics like nutrition and early marriage. 

We are so excited to see this project idea come to life thanks to the incredible support and solidarity efforts of the Big Ride for Palestine.