A space for clarity
In a polarized debate, we create room for careful scholarship. We support work committed to methodological neutrality and to placing facts above narratives.
Make your degree matter.
Your thesis can be more than theory. We connect your research directly with people in Gaza.
WHAT IS #WRITE ABOUT GAZA?
WriteAboutGaza is an academic initiative that supports research where it is hardest to conduct. We connect students with people on the ground to build rigorous, lasting knowledge beyond headlines.
A bridge to Gaza
We work against isolation. We enable direct dialogue with people on the ground so that research does not only speak about affected communities, but also with them.
An archive against forgetting
News fades, academic work remains. We help you produce research that can serve as durable documentation of contemporary history.
Why write about Gaza?
Use your academic work for more than a grade. Build knowledge and understanding in a field where it is urgently needed.
Public relevance
Few issues shape the world more urgently right now. Your work can make a serious contribution to public clarity and informed understanding.
Unique insight
Through us, you gain access to sources and on-the-ground data that are otherwise difficult to reach. Write with primary material that is genuinely distinctive.
Academic excellence
A complex topic demands precise method. Use this opportunity to produce work that stands out through strong methodology and exceptional material.
Who we are
WriteAboutGaza is a project of the Friends of Palestinian Families in Marburg. We work for education, exchange, and human connection across borders.
Friends Group Marburg
An initiative of affected families and committed supporters that connects visibility, exchange, and concrete forms of solidarity.
Our principles
Scientific neutrality, careful source work, and a clear commitment to placing facts above narratives.
The path to a finished thesis
Academic work in crisis contexts is demanding. We build the infrastructure so that you can focus on the research itself.
"Research gives a voice to people who are often not heard."
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Interest & topic
Do you want to write about Gaza? If you already have an idea, we help sharpen it. If not, we brainstorm with you to find a fitting topic.
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University alignment
Coordinate the topic with your professor or supervisor. Once you have the go-ahead for your proposal, we step in.
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Connect
We connect you with trusted partners in Gaza. We help coordinate interviews, surveys, or other forms of data collection.
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Publish
Write your thesis. Once it is finished, we support you in making the findings visible through journals and public-facing academic channels.
Research knows no borders
Gaza is not only a topic for political science. These are example research questions from different fields.
Medicine & Public Health
"Effects of chronic traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) on child development in Gaza."
Psychology & Social Studies
"Transgenerational transmission of trauma in Palestinian families: mechanisms and possible interventions."
Law
"The legal classification of the blockade in the context of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions."
Engineering & Environment
"Development of decentralized WASH systems for urban crisis zones without stable energy supply."
Architecture & Urban Planning
"Sustainable post-conflict reconstruction: rebuilding concepts for Gaza City with close attention to local materials."
Your field is here.
Your degree
Every field can make a contribution. Whether you study engineering, the humanities, medicine, or law, your perspective is needed.
Join nowFrequently asked questions
Everything you should know before you begin.
Do I need to speak Arabic?
No. While Arabic skills are of course helpful, they are not a requirement. Many of our partners on the ground speak English, and we can support essential communication and translation for key documents or interviews.
Is the project politically neutral?
Our standard is scientific neutrality. We do not promote fixed narratives; we support work that is methodologically rigorous, source-critical, and grounded in evidence.
Is research on the ground dangerous for me?
The research model is designed so that you do not need to travel into Gaza yourself. Collaboration happens through trusted local partners, digital exchange, and coordinated data collection.
Do German universities accept such topics?
Usually yes, as long as the topic, method, and supervision meet academic standards. Final approval always depends on your university and supervisor.
Do you supervise my BA or MA thesis?
Formal supervision remains with your university. We do not replace academic supervision; we support access, context, contacts, and research logistics.
How do you protect interview partners?
We prioritize informed consent, careful handling of sensitive data, and anonymization where necessary. The safety and dignity of participants comes before data collection.
Does participation cost anything?
The project is intended to remain low-barrier. If special costs arise in individual cases, they will be discussed transparently in advance.
Do I already need a finished proposal?
No. If you already have a proposal, we can build on it. If not, we can first support topic development and early framing.
I do not study political science. Can I still join?
Yes. That is exactly the point of the initiative: medicine, law, psychology, architecture, engineering, environmental science, and many other fields all have relevant perspectives to contribute.
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