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Voices from Gaza: Sandra Rasheed Reflects on Some of her Colleagues in Gaza

by Sandra Rasheed

January 6, 2024

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Anera’s Palestine Country Director Sandra Rasheed dedicated the past month to reflecting on some of her colleagues in Gaza and offering insights into their stories. Through posts on Sandra’s LinkedIn profile spread over the month, she shared the experiences of individuals who tirelessly serve their communities amidst the daily horrors of life in Gaza. (As of this writing, on January 5, all staff are accounted for and physically unharmed.)

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