I used to have a peaceful life and live in my amazing home in Deraa [Syria]. I enjoyed the nature [...]

“Imagine a 5, 6, 7-year-old child being arrested. The impact of the child—even if he is eighteen—is very big. The [...]

I did not imagine that reading stories aloud is something very important for me and my kids, from this moment [...]

“We sing and love life despite the Israeli oppression!” MECA is supporting a music program in Gaza schools for 100 [...]

We are dealing with children who lost their homes or relatives. It’s still very hard. They isolate themselves. Some are [...]

Israel bombed Gaza for 15 months. It cut off electricity, food, water, and other basic necessities. Homes, schools, mosques, [...]

Attack on Jenin Between July 3 and July 4, Israeli occupation forces carried out an extensive and brutal attack on [...]

"Many mothers told us the same story. Their children are so scared of the dark they won’t even get up [...]

Impact The Water Crisis in Palestine There is a growing water crisis [...]

“You can find all the kids at the playground in the afternoons.” —A mother in one of [...]

Impact One Student at a Time Each year, MECA provides more than [...]

Embroidery takes me from a miserable reality to a magic world. —Samar Embroidery plays a central role in these women’s [...]

Aseela produces a top-quality soap from naturally-grown Palestinian olive oil, using the traditional methods. The collective has grown since its start [...]

Twelve women in Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Gaza took an intensive training course for six months. They learned how to make [...]

MECA’s Teach Palestine Project includes: The Teach Palestine website, a collaborative project by and for K-12 teachers and educators who [...]

The Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) is proud to announce the publication of a book called, “A Child’s View from [...]