Older people’s stories

Munira, 67, lives in Gaza and faces daily challenges due to her disability. Her situation is exacerbated by exposure to bombardments and poor access to services.

I am a widow. I was born in this village and worked first as a nurse and then as a midwife until I retired.

I am 71. I live in a village located five kilometres from the contact line. I have been a widow for 14 years. I live alone in a small house. I have a son, a grandson, a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren, they all live in the uncontrolled territory of Ukraine.

I am a widow, I live alone. My daughter lives in another city, she visits me sometimes, to help me around the house and in the yard.