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Mohammad* and his mother Alia* live in Jabalia refugee camp, north Gaza

Mohammad* is 8 years old. He lost his brother, Wajdi*, in the military operation “Protective Edge”. Mohammad suffered from PTSD after what he has witnessed. The loss of his brother affected his psychological health and caused him some difficulties at school. His sleep causing him anxiety and nightmares. His mother Alia* turned to Save the Children’s partner in the north of the Gaza Strip, Hope and Life Association, to ask for support.

Wafaa* is 13 and lives in Beit Hanoun, in the north of the Gaza Strip

Wafaa* is a 13 year-old student in Khalil Ewieda Preparatory School in the North of the Gaza Strip. She lives in Beit Haboun area which was severely affected in the last operation “Protective Edge”. Wafaa’s dream is to become a doctor because she wants to help people. She wants to establish her own hospital and provide good medical services to patients free of charge.

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