Community kitchen run by Deaf persons in the Gaza Strip

Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children is a Palestinian NGO in Gaza that was founded in 1992 by a women’s group. In 2024, Atfaluna started a locally managed community kitchen providing daily hot meals to families affected by war and poverty in Deir al-Balah, Gaza City, and Khan Yunis. The kitchen is run by 20 persons with disabilities, especially hearing impairments, who were trained as cooks. While providing food, they also help identify individuals needing further assistance and access to assistive devices.

Solution: Atfaluna’s Community Kitchen
Organization: Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
Country of Implementation: Palestine

[Alt text: A Middle Eastern woman wearing a headscarf speaks expressively with her hands while communicating with colleagues. Her confident presence highlights the power of women’s leadership and inclusion in humanitarian work, bridging understanding across communities with empathy and respect.]