WHAT WE DO
Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world to be a child. The Children's Village is a lifeline for Gaza's most vulnerable children, providing essential care, protection, and hope for the future.
OUR MISSION
The Academy of Hope is building a safe and nurturing community in Gaza, designed to give children the care, stability, and opportunities they deserve. Here, vulnerable children can heal from trauma, access quality education, receive medical care, and find the dignity of daily nourishment.
In Gaza today, over one million children are growing up amid crisis. Many face unimaginable challenges such as amputations, burns, brain injuries, untreated illnesses, and widespread malnutrition. More than 300,000 children urgently need supplements and treatment to combat hunger and its lasting effects.
With poverty deepening and education disrupted, children urgently need a place of safety where they can recover, learn, and dream again. The Academy of Hope provides that sanctuary, a place where resilience is restored, futures are rebuilt, and hope shines brighter than despair.
BUILDING THE FUTURE
Help us build a sanctuary for 20,000 orphaned and vulnerable children in Gaza where education, healthcare, nutrition, and healing come together to restore dignity and hope.
PHASE ONE: Foundation – Deir Al Balah (Launched)
1,000 Children Housed and Served
The first Academy of Hope campus in Deir Al Balah is already welcoming children with urgent needs, including orphans and those requiring specialized medical care. Here, children receive two hot meals daily, safe classrooms, psychosocial support, and access to the first dedicated pediatric clinic for orphans in Gaza.
PHASE TWO: Expansion – Khan Younis (Opening October 2025)
5,000 Additional Children
The second Academy in Khan Younis will expand housing, classrooms, healthcare, and trauma-informed counseling to serve thousands more. Vocational and leadership programs will be introduced, equipping children with tools to rebuild their futures.
PHASE THREE: Completion – Long Term Vision
20,000 Children at Capacity
Both campuses will grow to full capacity, together serving more than 20,000 children across Gaza. This sustainable community model provides shelter, daily nutrition, quality education, pediatric and rehabilitation care including 3D printed prosthetics, and safe spaces for children to heal, learn, and thrive.
BASIC NEEDS
The village will ensure every child has access to the essentials needed for a safe and dignified life.
We will provide supportive housing, nutritious meals, clean water, clothing, and sanitation facilities.
HEALTHCARE
The field hospital will offer specialized medical care to children with complex health needs.
It will be staffed by pediatric specialists and consist of 3 operating rooms, 10 ICU units, 10 neonatal incubators and a rehabilitation center.
EDUCATION
The village will have a comprehensive school system, offering Pre-K through 12th-grade education, vocational training, and a peace-oriented curriculum.
Schools would provide safe, inclusive learning spaces with age-appropriate facilities, as recommended by the UNHCR.
PLAYGROUND
The village will feature a playground and recreational facilities to foster a sense of normalcy and joy for children living amidst crisis.
These spaces will provide a safe environment so children can play, laugh, and connect with each other.
Psychosocial Support
Specialized assistance to help children cope with trauma and displacement, promoting emotional healing and resilience.