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Gaza Great Minds Started as a Dream.
And very quickly became a reality.
A group of teachers wanted to reignite learning after their educational center was bombed and demolished.
They funded the setup of a tent to provide free education to 50 students.
On May 7, 2024, the group, led by the talented and extremely dedicated teacher Mr. Ahmed Abu Riziq from Gaza, met with activists from around the world who agreed to advocate for the tent school project to help raise awareness and funds.
That was the beginning of Gaza’s Great Minds.
Amidst The War & Beyond
Due to border restrictions and lack of aid entering Gaza, we are working and planning on three phases, dependent upon daily changes in circumstances:
1. Buying locally available nutrition and educational supplies.
2. Sending supplies through Rafah crossing (once reopened).
3. Obtaining donated digital equipment & educational supplies post-war. (depending on the return of infrastructure i.e. electricity and internet)
The GGM Family
Mr. Ahmed is supported on the ground by a highly motivated team which includes an Arabic teacher, an English teacher, Math teacher, a child psychologist, and 2 teacher assistants.
They commenced teaching on 14.05.2024
Ahmed is also supported by a talented team of volunteers worldwide who manage the project’s fundraising, social media and web presence.
Read The Middle East Monitor interview with Ahmed
The Students
Currently, GGM is operating 3 tent schools in Gaza, one in the North and one in the South.
We started on 14 May 2024 with the first tent in the North of Gaza, The Start date for the second tent in the south of Gaza was: 1 July 2024. The number of students is growing daily and we support over 500 students as of writing.
Classes are divided by the children’s ages and abilities starting with Ages 4 to 13 Years Old.
Extracurricular Activity
In addition to the educational tent in the North, GGM recently added a playground tent.
Art, music, dance & games allow the children to express themselves creatively. Play is important to their well-being and for processing trauma.
The Budget
Establishing a budget is a special challenge in Gaza right now.
Between the hyperinflation, supply shortages, and famine in the North, it is extremely difficult to predict our financial needs.
Our greatest expense at the moment is food. Providing at least one meal a day to these hungry children is a priority and a constant challenge.
Additionally, there are school supplies, books, paper, etc. There are also tent needs such as fans, a solar panel to generate electricity, batteries, etc.
We have determined a budget of £10,000 per month, per tent. The project manager Mr. Ahmed Abu Riziq is working tirelessly on the ground to make the budget stretch while prioritizing the safety & well-being of the children.
Empower Gaza’s Youth, Rebuild Hope – Join Us in Making a Difference
Take action today and make a lasting impact on the lives of Gaza’s children. By joining Gaza Great Minds, you become a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change. Let’s work together to rebuild a resilient community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.