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Hi,
My name is Tim and I am organizing this campaign alongside my friend Mohammed to establish an Educational Tent within the Gaza Strip.
This is a humanitarian and educational initiative designed to create a safe, flexible learning space for children and youth in the Gaza Strip, beginning with a single tent. This initiative responds to the urgent need for education continuity, psychosocial support, and community resilience in areas affected by war and infrastructure collapse. The tent will serve as a temporary yet effective alternative to formal schools, especially in severely damaged or underserved areas.
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Project Objectives:
1. Provide Safe Learning Spaces: Offer children access to basic education in a protected environment.
2. Psychosocial Support: Facilitate trauma-informed activities and group sessions to help children recover emotionally.
3. Community Awareness: Organize workshops on health, hygiene, peace, and children's rights.
4. Empower Local Educators: Create employment opportunities for teachers and volunteers.
5. Promote Hope and Resilience: Engage children in cultural, artistic, and recreational activities to foster emotional well-being.
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Project Importance:
- Emergency Educational Response: For children displaced or unable to access traditional schools.
- Bridging the Learning Gap: Preventing long-term educational loss in crisis-affected areas.
- Child Protection: Keeping children engaged reduces the risk of exploitation, trauma, and recruitment into harmful activities.
- Scalability and Flexibility: The tent can be relocated or replicated depending on community needs.
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Estimated Annual Cost for One Tent (Considering High Local Prices):
| Item | Estimated Annual Cost (USD) |
| Durable educational tent (weather-resistant, insulated) | $3,000 |
| Furnishing (flooring, tables, seating, whiteboards) | $1,500 |
| Educational materials and stationary (ongoing replenishment) | $2,000 |
| Salaries for 2 educators and 1 supervisor (12 months) | $18,000 |
| Psychosocial support tools, recreational kits, games | $2,500 |
| Utility services (solar power, water, internet if available) | $1,800 |
| Maintenance, cleaning, and supplies | $1,200 |
| Emergency replacement fund (tent repairs, security) | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost (1 Year) | $31,000|
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Note: Due to ongoing conflict, import restrictions, and market shortages in Gaza, prices for materials and labor are significantly higher than global averages. Costs also include contingencies for supply chain disruptions and potential relocation.
Organizer
