'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future
Summary
Many young people in Gaza are working in technology jobs online to earn money despite the difficulties caused by war and a broken infrastructure. Organizations and co-working spaces are helping them access the internet and learn new skills, allowing some to support their families and connect with clients abroad.Key Facts
- Gaza’s unemployment rate is over 80%, much higher than before the war.
- Many people in Gaza rely on humanitarian aid to survive.
- Young Gazans use laptops and internet to do remote tech work like coding and freelancing.
- Groups like Mercy Corps help by supporting co-working spaces with generators and solar panels.
- Gaza’s power and telecommunication systems have been largely destroyed by the war.
- Some tech hubs were destroyed in the conflict but new ones have recently opened.
- Palestinian workers face challenges receiving payments due to banking restrictions and cash shortages.
- Online work provides a way to earn income without crossing blockaded borders.
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