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A heart-warming human interest story which falls right into Co-Peace territory.
Makes one wonder about humans’ logic…their govt. pulverized Gaza and killed thousands of children and their parents, and here some Israelis donate to build a village for the poor orphaned kids…go understand the anomaly !
Sponsored by Israeli Donations, a Village Is Built for Gaza’s Orphaned Children
Hilo Glazer – Haaretz
October 9, 2025
Summary
This deeply reported feature describes how an extraordinary grassroots partnership of Israelis, Palestinians, and international volunteers has created the Academy of Hope — a new orphan village in Deir al-Balah, Gaza — to care for children who lost their parents in the war. The initiative, led by Palestinian-American neurosurgeon Dr. David Hasan of Duke University and Israeli labor activist Asi Garbarz, provides food, education, and medical and psychological care to hundreds of Gaza’s orphans.
The project, initially conceived as an orphanage outside Gaza, was eventually realized inside the Strip after securing local community support. More than 1,600 donors, 90% of them Israeli, have contributed to the effort. By December 2025, the Academy of Hope plans to reach 5,000 children across four centers. Israeli and international NGOs—including SmartAID, Natan Worldwide Disaster Relief, and World Central Kitchen—have joined the effort, while Israeli hospitals like Shaare Zedek and Alyn are providing remote medical and rehabilitation support.
The initiative represents a rare bridge of compassion across enemy lines. Volunteers describe it as both humanitarian and moral—an effort to reclaim empathy amid war. “We are the ones causing so many children to suffer,” said Alice Miller, CEO of Natan and former Israeli Air Force pioneer. “I’m grateful for the privilege of somewhat alleviating their suffering.”
Quotes
“Other Israelis and I are doing this so that we'll be able to say that our hearts weren't indifferent in the face of suffering.” — Israeli educator involved in the project
“The enormous mobilization of Israelis gave me the strength to turn the village from a dream into reality.” — Dr. David Hasan
“Every person connected to their soul must do everything in their power so that children, on all sides, will survive this war.” — Asi Garbarz
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