Samir & Nick

Samir says..

‘In 2016, our immersive training course in Ramallah Nick introduced us to the power of drama and storytelling, sparking a transformative experience that brought joy and connection like never before. Following this life-changing course, when we returned to Gaza we initiated online link-up sessions via Zoom with learners from Palestine and across the globe, creating a truly stunning and unforgettable collaborative experience.’

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Rania Kuhail & Donna Campbell

Rania is a very special person & our first teacher to join the Hands Up Project in Cairo in November 2024. Just two days after securing the apartment for our classes, we had a lovely interview with her over cup of mint tea. We were thrilled that she wanted to join us because she had so much experience as an English teacher, indeed she used to train teachers in Gaza.

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Susan Piper & Fawzia Qasem

Hi I’m Sue Piper and I’ve been a HUP volunteer for 18 months. I love working with children, young people and teachers in Palestine because it makes me feel part of a big family!

Hi I'm Fawzia Qasem and I've been a volunteer with HUP since 2020. It is a great opportunity for me. It's like a window on the world. I got new wonderful friends from all over the world.

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