AISHA believes that aid and development efforts are most effective when led from within the communities they support. We provide equitable access to resources, education, and support to communities in Gaza, Sudan, and beyond.
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School Tent Project
AISHA (formerly ISNAD) began as a joint effort between Palestinians in Gaza and in the diaspora to fill aid gaps present in the ongoing Gaza Genocide. While traditional aid organizations were able to bring limited supplies across the border, the aid was being sold for inflated prices that the vast majority of the population could not afford, particularly those that needed it most.
AISHA addressed that by providing targeted funds and efforts to redistribute resources equitably, and has since expanded within Gaza and to Sudan to provide more services and spearhead various development initiatives.
At AISHA, we firmly believe that aid and development efforts are most effective when led from within the communities they support. We are committed to planning and implementing projects that expand equitable access to resources, provide education, and improve quality of life through our on-the-ground directors and team members. These initiatives are materially supported by the fundraising efforts of our international team.
AISHA envisions a world where all peoples have the resources and freedom to flourish, free from imperialism and harmful interference. A world where education is liberatory and the collective right to self-determination is fully and justly realized. A world in which we wish the best for our fellow community members, recognizing their freedom, joy, and prosperity as inseparable from our own.
Gaza Director
Gaza director of AISHA, leading and managing on-the-ground aid and development initiatives. Mahmoud is also a nurse, providing essential health services in Gaza.
Teaching Team profiles to be added soon
AISHA is named after Aisha Al-Taweel, the great-grandmother of the organizations founders and a true pillar of Palestinian resilience. Born in Yibna and Baitsheet near Ramla, Palestine, she was a Nakba survivor who dedicated her life to maternal health as a skilled midwife.
Living across the street from Naser Medical Complex, Aisha was frequently called to the maternal ward for her expertise in traditional medicine, helping countless women through childbirth and health challenges. Her unwavering commitment to the well-being of her community inspires every aspect of our work today.
By carrying her name, AISHA honors her legacy of compassionate service and strives to continue her vital mission of supporting community health and families in times of crisis.
Through fundraising efforts, the AISHA international team sends money to AISHA members on the ground, which they use to buy food, water, and other essential resources available in the markets and distribute it equitably among the population.
Sometimes, we directly distribute cash to community members so they can use it for specialized requirements, such as medicines or special occasions.
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To address the disruption in education caused by the ongoing Gaza Genocide, AISHA founded a school tent which taught math, science, reading, writing, and Quran. The writing class culminated in a project in which children in Gaza and Sudan exchanged letters and drawings. These letters were compiled into a book.
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At the peak of the famine in Gaza during the ongoing Gaza Genocide, the AISHA team was able to increase food distribution despite price gouging. Fundraising efforts by the international team raised thousands of dollars for the AISHA Gaza team to provide food to starving community members that could not afford the elevated prices.
In contrast to the opacity that can often plague aid work, AISHA operates with complete financial transparency, and can provide reports of how money has been circulated within Gaza, complete with photo evidence.
Furthermore, all of our international team members are volunteers—beyond basic operating costs, every cent donated goes directly to the communities that need it most.
AISHA relies on donations to cover operating costs and fund essential projects and services. Donate to support our mission in bringing equitable access to resources and education to dispossessed communities across the globe.
AISHA is always looking for more volunteers to help with international fundraising and support. Sign up to become a part of the team!
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Through our School Tent project, children in Gaza and Sudan exchanged letters and drawings, creating lasting connections despite the challenges they face. These exchanges have been compiled into a beautiful book showcasing the resilience and hope of these young voices.
"AISHA's approach to community-led development has made a real difference in our community."— Community Member, Gaza
A collection of letters and drawings exchanged between children in Gaza and Sudan through our School Tent project. This book captures the hope, resilience, and friendship that transcends borders and conflict.
"I am Hala Ibrahim. I am 10 years old; I live in the Gaza Strip in the Rafah District. We still know that strong and victorious people are educated. Through education, we will build what the occupation has destroyed and draw the map to future victories. As a Child of Palestine, I have big dreams. I dream of becoming a teacher to teach the children of Palestine to love their country or to be a doctor so that I can treat the broken and wounded of my people or a lawyer to defend the rights of my people in front of the world. If the whole world tried to stop me from learning, I would not let them."
— Letter from Hala Ibrahim, a child in GazaSupport our educational initiatives by purchasing this meaningful collection.
Books are currently priced at $60 USD/$85 CAD. All profits go to the children and their families. We are working on finding a publisher to bring these costs down, and increase the margin of donation.
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