RS35380_ by Aya Matrabie / DEC

Photos from the life of Aya. ...."We try to use solar power whenever we can but it’s not easy. After many attempts my sister was able to buy batteries and a panel but paid a high price. There are few solar materials available. We love the sun - thank God there is the sun! In winter, or when the weather is cloudy, we can’t charge our phones and there is no internet."....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.