Blog

A Gaza Grandfather’s Struggle and Journey Through  Conflict and Loss

Abed Odeh, a 65-year-old resident of Beit Lahia in the north of Gaza, once led a peaceful life surrounded by his large family of 25. A father of eight, Abed saw all his children graduate from university with high honors. “Education has always been important to our family,” he says with pride. Like everyone else in Gaza, however, Abed’s life turned upside down after October 7. “We first sheltered at a school in the north,”

READ ENTIRE POST ›

A Gaza Grandfather’s Struggle and Journey Through  Conflict and Loss

Abed Odeh, a 65-year-old resident of Beit Lahia in the north of Gaza, once led a peaceful life surrounded by his large family of 25. A father of eight, Abed saw all his children graduate from university with high honors. “Education has always been important to our family,” he says with pride. Like everyone else in Gaza, however, Abed’s life turned upside down after October 7. “We first sheltered at a school in the north,”

READ ENTIRE POST ›

Stay in the know!

Sign up for ADRA’s emails to receive updates on our current relief efforts, engagement opportunities, and much more.

Before you go!

Donate Today to Make Double the Difference

$1=$2 MATCH

If You Must Go, be the first to know

Before you leave, make sure you stay informed! Enter your email address to get worldwide news from ADRA.