The Gaza Children Village

Dr. David Hasan is a neurosurgeon and scientist specializing in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery, with over 3,000 successful brain aneurysm procedures and 300+ peer-reviewed publications.

Since October 2023, he has led major humanitarian missions to Gaza, delivering millions of dollars’ worth of medical aid and supplies. As the founder of the Gaza Children’s Village, Dr. Hasan is building a sustainable sanctuary providing shelter, education, and healthcare for 20,000 orphaned and vulnerable children.

Yara Amayra is the Deputy Executive Director of Gaza Children’s Village. She leads organizational management, strategic partnerships, and donor engagement, while supervising teams responsible for finance, media, and field implementation.

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With over five years of experience in across Palestine and the wider MENA region, Yara has managed initiatives in education, women’s empowerment, and community resilience. Her leadership emphasizes gender inclusion, capacity building, and sustainability. Under her guidance, GCV has expanded its partnerships with local authorities, NGOs, and international organizations to strengthen child protection systems and women-led community initiatives.

Asi brings extensive experience in community building and social activism. He holds a degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Haifa and leads the expansion division at Koach LaOvdim workers' union.

A former representative of the Jewish Agency and Hashomer Hatzair in South America, Asi also lectures at the Forum for Regional Thinking. As co-director of Seeds of Partnership and a founding member of the Gaza Children’s Village, he focuses on partnership development and resource management.

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