Despite the Pain, Life Goes On”
The Work of the Palestine Counseling Center in Gaza

Organizers: UK-Palestine Mental Health Network (Café Palestine)
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 12 noon to 2 pm UK time (2 pm to 4 pm Palestine time; 8 am to 10 am New York time)

Presenters: Razan Al-Saqqa and Ihab Al-Aljrami

In their presentation, Razan and Ihab will describe the therapeutic work they are carrying out in Gaza. They will share how they find ways to carry on themselves and help others do so, despite the ongoing, relentless onslaughts on individual minds and bodies and on family and community life.

Razan Al-Saqqa is a psychologist from Khan Younis in Gaza. She is also a community activist advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and serves as a trainer on protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.

Ihab Al-Aljrami has practiced as a psychologist since 2008 and has worked with many local and international organizations. He has received several awards and participated in numerous media initiatives.

Arabic-English interpretation will be provided.