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The Hands Up Project (HUP) a UK-based charitable trust, connects children across the globe with young people in Palestine. Through a network of passionate volunteers, the project uses online interactions, drama, and storytelling to foster creativity, self-expression, and English language development. These skills not only open doors to future opportunities but also encourage mutual understanding and personal growth.

The funds raised will go to the 'Stories Alive' educational program for children, that's currently running in 5 centres in Northern Gaza under extremely difficult conditions. Teachers have opened up their homes to help educate local students, who are learning English through interactive storytelling under unimaginable circumstances. Safety, food, water and medicines are scarce; yet these children still continue to attend make-shift classrooms to improve their chances of survival. Our teachers are heroes, let's help provide them a salary. Check out this short video that highlights this beautiful program, where international volunteers also support classes by zooming into the classroom and offer 'team teaching' with the Palestinian teachers and offer native conversational English for the children.

Please also check out the latest set of teaching materials called 'Stories Reborn' that will be used for students who've completed the 'Stories Alive' program.

Thank you so much for supporting the Hands Up Project & all of the proceeds will 100% go directly into materials for the children and Palestinian teacher's salaries.

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