Ahmed*, 10 lives in Jabalia, Gaza with his parents and six siblings.
During the May 2021 escalation his home was hit by shelling, it was completely destroyed and Ahmed* was injured by shrapnel in his leg.
Ahmed’s* mother says that the challenges imposed by the Israeli blockade, including the closure of crossings and the rejection of his medical referrals, delayed his vital treatment and surgery.
Eventually, Ahmed* underwent three surgeries inside Gaza and in Egypt, but he will need a joint transplant once he turns 16, and there are concerns that his leg might have to be amputated.
Ahmed’s* family now lives in difficult conditions, in a temporary shelter.
He says he lives in fear and anxiety, and he suffers from insomnia, nightmares, and recurrent pain.
Ahmed* says that when he grows up, he hopes to become a doctor and perform surgeries on children who are in need.
Save the Children’s partner on the ground MAAN provided Ahmed’s* family with financial support, as well as psychosocial support to him and his siblings. They also provided them with blankets, cushions, a closet, a heater and a medical mattress for Ahmed*.