APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza - 12 August 2023. Palestinian with disability Majdi El-Tattar, 37, trains children to swim at the Palestinian Swimming Academy on the International Youth Day, in Gaza city
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza - 12 August 2023. Palestinian with disability Majdi El-Tattar, 37, trains children to swim at the Palestinian Swimming Academy on the International Youth Day, in Gaza city 0.1 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Majdi El-Tattar 0.2 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Mohammad Al-Barawi STORYLINE: El-Tattar has turned his personal tragedy into a triumph, becoming a source of inspiration for many aspiring swimmers in the region. In a territory marked by high unemployment rates, he refused to succumb to adversity and instead honed his swimming skills to become a qualified coach. El-Tattar’s initiative, the Palestinian Swimming Academy, operates in a swimming pool, offering lessons to children. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, there are approximately 1,600 amputees among Gaza’s population of 2 million. A local organization, the Assalama Charitable Society, which aids individuals with disabilities and those injured in conflicts, reports that 532 Gazans have lost limbs due to the ongoing conflict in the region. El-Tattar’s story of resilience and determination serves as a beacon of hope for many in similar circumstances. Footage by /APA
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