Academies of Hope | The Gaza Children Village
Academies of Hope

Safe Spaces Where Children Learn, Heal, and Build Their Future.

Children learning together at an Academy of Hope
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Why Academies of Hope?

Learning Shouldn't Stop
When Everything Else Does

When schools in Gaza stopped, children lost more than lessons — they lost routine, safety, and community. Academies of Hope was created to give them a place to return to every day: the same teachers, the same classroom, the same sense of belonging.

Our Impact

What We Provide, Every Single Day

14 Academies
21,000+ Students
400+ Teachers & Staff
Daily Meals
100% Healthcare & Psychosocial Support
Our Model

What Makes Our Academies Different?

Not just a school — a complete system of daily care.

Quality Education

Structured daily classes led by trained local teachers.

Nutrition

Every child receives a nutritious meal, every school day.

Healthcare

On-site medical checkups and referrals when needed.

Psychosocial Support

Trauma-informed counseling built into daily routine.

Arts & Recreation

Creative outlets that help children process and express.

Sports & Life Skills

Physical activity and teamwork built into every week.

A Day at the Academy

Follow a Child's Day, Step by Step

Morning Arrival

Children arrive to a safe, familiar space.

Interactive Learning

Structured lessons with trained teachers.

Healthy Meal

A nutritious meal shared together.

Activities

Arts, music, and creative expression.

Recreation

Play and sport — an essential part of healing.

Health Support

Checkups and psychosocial care as needed.

Going Home

Children head home with tomorrow already in sight.

Inside Our Classrooms

A Glimpse Into Daily Life

“Seeing them pick up a pencil again and hold it with confidence — that's the moment I know why I teach here.”

Academy Teacher

“My son has somewhere to go every morning, and someone he trusts waiting for him. That routine means everything.”

Parent
Student taking part in a classroom activity at an Academy of Hope
Story From the Academies

I'll Wake Up Every Morning for School

For 8-year-old Yousef, going back to school changed what morning was for. Instead of waking up to search for water or food, he could wake for class, return to his teachers, and think again about the future he wants to build.

His story shows what keeping a classroom open can mean in a child’s everyday life: time to learn, a routine to return to, and room to imagine what comes next.

Read Yousef’s Story
Meet Our Academies

Fourteen Communities, One Standard of Care

Academy of Hope serving the Rafah community
Academy of Hope

Rafah

Daily education, meals, and care for children across the Rafah community.

Academy of Hope serving the Khan Younis community
Academy of Hope

Khan Younis

One of our largest academies, serving families throughout Khan Younis.

Academy of Hope serving the Deir Al-Balah community
Academy of Hope

Deir Al-Balah

A full-service academy connected to our wider healthcare network.

Beyond Education

More Than a School

Every Academy of Hope is connected to a wider support system that includes healthcare, nutrition, family support, and community engagement — so a child's wellbeing is never left to just one classroom.

Looking Ahead

Our Next Goal

10 New Academies
60,000 Students
1 University Learning Hub
More Scholarships
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Your gift keeps a classroom open, a meal on the table, and a caregiver by their side.

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