Gaza Diaries: Qusay, Doing his part to keep Gaza Cleaner
May 11, 2026
"Qusay - Gaza Cleaner" When we asked Qusay about his story, he smiled and said it might be “the strangest first day of work.” On January 6, our local...
Stories of Our Work
Two Years since the Flour Massacre: The Genocide Continues, the Crossings Are Closed
Mar 01, 2026
Today marks the second year anniversary of the Flour Massacre committed by Israeli forces and nothing has changed since then. A field visit stirred my thoughts MECA, in collaboration with...
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My Gaza COVID-19 story. Plus a chance to double your impact.
Dec 28, 2020
I have recently recovered from COVID-19 and I’m so glad to be back at work. When I first got the positive test I panicked. I am in my 60s and...
Stories of Our Work
Updates from Gaza
Aug 25, 2020
We received this important update from one of our partners in Gaza, Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children, this morning. Please take a moment to read what the situation is like...
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We Are All Gazans Now . . . Sort Of
Apr 24, 2020
Palestinian artist Samah Saed, decorates a protective face mask to encourage people to wear them as a precaution against the coronavirus, at a workshop in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza,...
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Amputation Dreams
Feb 19, 2019
I am 28 years-old and I have lived my whole life in Gaza, Palestine. We have a lot of problems in our country but we try to adapt. One day...
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Poverty Kills the Future in Gaza
Jul 30, 2018
Students protest outside of university in Gaza Last week, I received a phone call from abroad asking me to describe life in Gaza. I felt I would like to say...
Stories of Our Work
Dr. Mona El-Farra from Gaza speaking in Albuquerque
Nov 19, 2017
We are excited to share the news that Dr. Mona El-Farra, MECA's Director of Gaza Projects, will be in New Mexico in early December. She will be speaking on "Gaza...
