Hello, my name is Amaya and I’m 10 years old.

Right now, there is a terrible situation happening in Gaza and West Bank which has been going on for many years, and I think it’s time this changes. Many children like me and younger, even babies, must face what war is like, what physical pain is like and most importantly, what losing a loved one is like. It isn’t normal for a child to be living like this trapped inside Gaza and being bombed and shot.

800,000 people in London and the brave people in what’s left of Palestine are protesting, for their right to be free and to keep their land.

That is why me and some other schoolchildren, at St Bart's, with the help of our awesome headteacher, are having a sponsored sleepout to feel the discomfort of sleeping on the cold night’s street.

We know children in Palestine are scared and very sad. Everyone should do their part. We’re doing the smallest we can, and you can do your part by donating an amount of your choice. Your donation will mean a lot to us and to the children of Gaza.

Thank you for reading.

WHAT SAVE THE CHILDREN ARE DOING TO HELP CHILDREN IN GAZA

A snapshot of their planned response includes:

- distributing more essential supplies, such as water, food, toiletries, cooking utensils, and other household essentials.

- delivering Mental Health and Psychosocial Support services for children and caregivers.

- setting up child friendly spaces so children have a safe space to play and recover.

For further information on Save the Children's response, visit their website: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-emergency-app