Many participants, including UN officials, volunteers, and residents recently returned from the southern Strip, took part in the city center activities. A woman in a wheelchair held a sign saying “We Will Rebuild Gaza” to support the campaign.
Amjad Al-Shawa, Director of the Palestinian NGO Network, stated that the initiative sends a global message that Gaza’s residents can revitalize their city. He mentioned that engineering teams addressing rubble management are seeking solutions for the over 60 million tons of debris from destroyed homes and infrastructure, emphasizing that “today’s volunteer campaign is just the start of a lengthy process until Gaza returns more beautiful than it was.”
Volunteers, NGOs, and the UN are involved in the “We Will Rebuild Gaza” campaign.
UN agency officials participated in the cleaning efforts, showing their support for local initiatives. Alessandro Marakic from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said they are collaborating with local authorities, civil society organizations, and the Chamber of Commerce to initiate cleaning operations. He said the activities signify people returning to their city and regaining part of their dignity by restoring order to the streets.
He noted that the program conducts daily solid-waste collection and is preparing for the winter season to manage water and wastewater effectively.
The campaign deployed machinery and trucks to clear street debris, with workers and volunteers removing waste and cleaning public areas, as part of broader efforts to restore life to the city after months of war.
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