From Displacement to Creativity: Inside Our Cairo School

The Hands Up Project school in Cairo was first started by Donna Campbell, who planted the seeds of this special learning space during her time in Egypt. Her work laid a foundation of care, creativity, and connection that continues to grow.

Another special person who has made a big impact is Brooke. She has visited the school many times, bringing joy, kindness, and much-needed supplies to the children. Whether playing games, lending a helping hand, or simply spending time with the students, Brooke’s presence has been a source of warmth and support. Her dedication reminds us that small acts of compassion can create lasting memories and real change.

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A Bridge of Stories, A Journey of Hearts by Manuela & Lamya.

A Bridge of Stories, A Journey of Hearts by Manuela & Lamya Some stories begin not in the classroom, but in the quiet spaces of kindness. That’s how I met Lamya not as a fellow teacher, but as a sister in compassion. Later, we met again — this time, around a Zoom screen. Lamya was supporting her girls in a project with Haneen and the British Council. I was only there to guide them gently through a couple of rehearsals. They needed very little. Their talent and preparation were already shining through. Still, it felt like something had taken root between us. So when Lamya and I spoke about bringing storytelling into her class in Hebron, it felt completely natural. Like picking up a thread we had already begun to weave.

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From Zero to Hero: Creativity in Crisis

In a Gaza school now used as a shelter, teacher Sahar is leading a powerful initiative called From Zero to Hero. Three times a week, she gathers with displaced children to learn, play, and write — creating a safe, hopeful space in the middle of hardship.

These sessions are about more than education. They are about healing, expression, and resilience. Through storytelling, games, and creative writing, children are reminded that their voices still matter, even when everything around them feels uncertain.

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They’re windows into worlds. 🌍✨

At the Hands Up Project, link-up sessions aren’t just classes—they’re windows into worlds. Over the past weeks, our incredible volunteers and Palestinian teachers have turned screens into spaces of laughter, learning, and cross-cultural magic. Here’s a glimpse of the joy unfolding:

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