Khaledia’s Story

Mrs. Khaledia Qudeih, aged 59, lives in the Khuzaea area of Khan Younis city. Khaledia is a farmer, coming from a family of farmers, and she lost her source of income after the destruction of her greenhouse in May 2021. She is supporting a family of 11 members: her husband who suffers chronic diseases limiting his movement, 1 daughter and 4 sons over 18 who still live with them, and one married son with his wife and 2 daughters. 

The most pressing problems for Khaledia are being unable to find funds or support to pay for her daughter’s university fees, and to buy the basic blood pressure and diabetes medicines for her husband – to avoid further health complications. 

During 2022, Khaledia was selected to benefit from the project through the rehabilitation of her farm. Khaledia’s greenhouse was rehabilitated (pictured), the equipment and seedlings etc. were delivered, and her sons supported her in cultivating the crops. Now she can pay part of the costs of her daughter’s university fees and buy her husband’s medications. All family members help her in growing the current crops of tomatoes and peppers in the greenhouse.