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Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza

Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza

Summary

Al-Noor is a center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza that helps children who cannot see well. Since 1962, it has been teaching and supporting visually impaired children, and now it is under more pressure because over 1,500 people in Gaza became visually impaired in 2023 due to the ongoing conflict.

Key Facts

  • Al-Noor is a UNRWA center located in Gaza.
  • The center helps children who are visually impaired (have trouble seeing).
  • It has been operating since 1962.
  • More than 1,500 people in Gaza became visually impaired in 2023.
  • The increase in visually impaired people is linked to the ongoing war in Gaza.
  • Al-Noor provides education and support for these children during a difficult time.
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