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Entrepreneurship under closure

Posted on February 20, 2019

Hanan Khashan, 29, works as a digital marketing consultant in the Gaza Strip. Hanan graduated university with a degree in computer science, and worked in the ICT sector for two years before switching to digital marketing, which is a field … Continue reading →

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10 things that can be done to improve economic activity in Gaza

Posted on October 26, 2017

A new animated film by Gisha explores the impact of restrictions on freedom of movement on life in Gaza, particularly since 2007, through the story of Noor, an imaginary character, who encounters the owner of Al Awda, Tilbani, the Strip’s real-life Willy Wonka. Continue reading →

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Split apart: Civil society organizations in Gaza in their own words

Posted on April 20, 2016

April 10, 2016. Palestinian civil society organizations in Gaza, which operate in the space between government and the population, are strongly impacted by Israel’s separation policy. A new report published by Gisha, based on a series of meetings in Gaza with dozens of representatives of civil society organizations, shares the stories of the organizations and the challenges they face in their work as a result of the policy, as told in their own words. The report also gives a peek at the impressive work and tremendous potential of the third sector in Gaza. Continue reading →

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Let them study

Posted on June 4, 2015

Hundreds of students from Gaza are enrolled in universities abroad for the coming academic year. Since Rafah Crossing remains closed most of the time, the only practical route goes through Israel. In theory, the Israeli authorities have no objection, so what’s the problem? Continue reading →

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The bittersweet story of the Al-Awda factory

Posted on September 21, 2014

For 37 years, Mohammed Tilbani, a beacon of business ingenuity and social responsibility, has been producing sweets in the Gaza Strip. This summer, his life’s work was burned to the ground after his factory was hit by Israeli artillery fire in Operation Protective Edge. His chance at renewal is Gaza’s chance. Continue reading →

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