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SUMMER IN GAZA = SERIOUS FUN!


This year, the summer was unbearable hot. The temperature rose to over 40 degrees Celsius and the humidity was extreme, driving more people than usual to their rooftops during the day and to the beach in the weekends in order to cool off and avoid a complete meltdown. The beach is one of the only places for recreation here in Gaza. During the weekends the beaches were completely crowded with families relaxing and swimming in the tempered Mediterranean Sea. This summer, children and youth yet again conquered the beach participating in a series of activities conducted by Sharek and its partners. As always, Sharek had an extremely busy summer conducting two main projects: Summer Games in cooperation with UNWRA for children between 8 and 16 years, and Youth Summer Camps in collaboration with GTZ for youth between 16 and 22 years.


250.000 children participated in Summer Games 68.454 children participated in the Summer Games beach locations run by Sharek 2.368 youth participated in the GTZ-camps 1.959 youth worked as animators, leaders and assistants in both projects


This summer, the children and youth in Gaza broke two world records - an achievement with great symbolic value. Basketballs were bounced and kites were flown. But most importantly, both projects provided a break for children and youth in which they could improve their life skills and at the same time have serious fun!


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