Nawal's Story

In simple tents on the outskirts of Gaza, lives Nawal Khdeir, a 17-year-old girl. Nawal moves between her beautiful memories and lost dreams, as she once lived in a small house filled with love and happiness before everything changed.

The war that swept through Gaza altered the course of her life. Nawal lost her home and moved with her family to tents, where she shares a difficult life filled with challenges alongside her blind mother and her brother, who suffers from heart problems. Nawal worries about her parents, especially since her mother needs help with everything, and her father’s heart pain prevents him from working.

Despite these harsh conditions, Nawal clings to hope. Every morning, she wakes up to assist her mother with her needs and looks for ways to earn some money. She goes to the local market, where she showcases her skills in crafting handmade items, selling simple things she creates, like baskets and bracelets.

Nawal dreams of finding an opportunity to study; she hopes to become a teacher one day, to help children learn and change their lives. In the nights that escape from reality, she sits with her mother and reads her beloved stories, bringing her joy and comfort.

Nawal faces daily challenges, but she remains strong. She always remembers that there is hope for tomorrow and that family is the most precious thing she has. With her determination and resolve, Nawal continues to strive for a better life for her family, holding on to the hope and dreams that still light her path.