Education Reborn: Bringing hope back to Gaza’s children

Gaza’s children are facing a crisis that extends beyond displacement and hunger. With hundreds of schools damaged or destroyed, access to education has been severely disrupted. For those living in overcrowded shelters and makeshift camps, there are few safe spaces left for learning or play.

Since the escalation of violence in late 2023, more than 1.7 million people have been displaced. Children have witnessed widespread destruction, loss, and fear. This experience has had a deep psychological impact, particularly among those who have lost family members or homes. The lack of routine, structure, and community has only added to the trauma.

In May 2025, as part of our Education Aid programme in Gaza, our team provided educational resources and support for temporary learning spaces in tented camps. These makeshift schools were set up to provide basic education and structure for displaced children.

We distributed stationery supplies, including notebooks, pens, and whiteboards, and provided local teachers with financial incentives to continue teaching under extremely challenging conditions. The goal was to help maintain learning continuity and create a stable environment for children who have been uprooted from their schools.

Classroom settings offer more than education. They help children rebuild social connections and establish a sense of structure. Being in a group, following a routine, and interacting with peers can reduce isolation and support psychological recovery. Even limited educational activity can help reintroduce a sense of normality to a child’s day.

In Gaza, where children have seen far too much, the classroom becomes a place to rebuild.

Refugee children in Gaza seen in a makeshift school in a tent, supported by IF Charity, in May 2025

Refugee children in Gaza seen in a makeshift school in a tent, supported by IF Charity, in May 2025

Educational supplies – including notepads, pens and whiteboards – distributed by IF Charity in May 2025 to support a makeshift school built for Gaza’s refugee children

Educational supplies – including notepads, pens and whiteboards – distributed by IF Charity in May 2025 to support a makeshift school built for Gaza’s refugee children

Refugee children in Gaza seen in a makeshift school in a tent, supported by IF Charity, in May 2025

Refugee children in Gaza seen in a makeshift school in a tent, supported by IF Charity, in May 2025

Refugee children in Gaza seen in a makeshift school in a tent, supported by IF Charity, in May 2025

How you can help

IF Charity remains committed to supporting teachers, students, and communities affected by the ongoing crisis. Every contribution helps us provide learning materials, support educators, and keep temporary classrooms running.

• £25 provides a full school kit for one child

• £70 supports classroom supplies for a group of students

• £250 funds a teacher’s monthly salary in Gaza

Support education in Gaza and help protect the right to learn, even in times of conflict.