RS35392_ by Aya Matrabie / DEC

Photos from the life of Aya. ...."There are still some tekia’s [community kitchens] running that provide daily food but it’s not enough. The food is also not varied, and sometimes not tasty. They might provide a meal for three people that seven people eat."....Aya Matrabie is a 26-year-old freelance documentary filmmaker from Gaza who has been documenting the humanitarian work of DEC charities and their local partners over the last few months, via content agency Fairpicture. Before the current escalation in conflict, she ran a poetic documentary filmmaking course for young women. When the conflict escalated she held drama workshops for children to improve their mental health.....She smiled throughout the interview and reassured us that everything is, or will be, okay.....Interview by Becky Mansell and Shagufta Yaqub, DEC on 9 May 2025 via video call from Gaza.