Ahmed's Story
Ahmed* (10) was severely injured when an airstrike hit a house close to where he was playing with his friends in the Gaza Strip. A piece of shrapnel struck his leg and shattered the bone.
Many of Ahmed’s friends were killed in the same strike. On average, 10 children per day have lost one or both legs since the war began.
Ahmed has endured multiple surgeries and has an external metal fixator on his leg to try and help the bone heal. Mohammed* (45), Ahmed’s father, says the war has had a terrible impact on his son’s mental and physical health.
Ahmed is receiving treatment at a newly constructed hospital in the Gaza Strip where Save the Children's Emergency Health Unit staff are supporting his recovery.
Your donation could help children like Ahmed in Gaza and around the world.
* Names changed to protect their identity
Why regular giving is so important for children in conflict
Every child deserves the right to healthcare and the future they deserve. Regular gifts are the most effective way for us to plan for this.
Your donations mean we can deliver:
- Mental health services to help children cope with trauma
- Education through learning centres
- Long-term medical care
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- Child-friendly spaces to give children a sense of normality
1 in 6 children globally are living in conflicts they did not create. Your monthly donation can help give them a better future.
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