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Freedom and Dignity for Translators in Gaza - RCT Arabic Team Co-Director

My name is Gheed, Respond Crisis Translation Arabic Team Co-Director. I’m writing this from northern Gaza. I’m the sole breadwinner for my family. In the early weeks of the war, I was forced to flee my home in Gaza City under relentless bombardment. The Israeli military had issued warnings that the city would be wiped out entirely…

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Andrea Vargas Andrea Vargas

“My Journey” - Athar Abu Samra, RCT Translator from Gaza

My journey with Respond Crisis Translation began after I graduated with a degree in English Translation in Gaza. I had heard so much about Respond’s supportive and empowering environment through online platforms and translator communities, …

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Andrea Vargas Andrea Vargas

650 Projects, Countless Lives: The Arabic Team’s 2024 Achievements

“Be realistic, demand the impossible.” This phrase, born during the French Revolution, has become a symbol of the unwavering pursuit of justice against all odds. This year, it resonates deeply as we celebrate the achievements of the Arabic team and honor the resilience of the Syrian people …

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