A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war

Core Impact Points

• The initiative aims to support women facing the hardships of war, with an estimated 16,000 women in Gaza having lost husbands since the start of the war.
• The women's safe space provides a platform for women to express themselves freely, receive psychological and practical support, and learn how to deal with society and their children.
• The initiative has seen a significant increase in attendance, with 60 women attending the first session and 75 attending the second session.
• The program offers awareness sessions on issues such as family pressure, economic hardship, mental health, and the difficulty in caring for children while displaced.
• The initiative is not only providing emotional support but also recognizing the importance of women's roles in Gaza, which have been heavily impacted by the war.
• The program is being expanded to other displacement sites across the Gaza Strip, with plans to reach more women and provide them with the support they need.