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When survival becomes the daily task, creativity might seem like a luxury. Yet for Haneen Koraz and her fellow animators in Gaza, art has become a lifeline — a way to process fear, nurture joy, and build community amid destruction.
Through regular workshops, Haneen, Shorouq Ahmad and Nour Al-Jawad have been teaching children the art of animation. Using simple tools, the children create short films that tell stories of everyday life — of danger, humour, friendship, and imagination. Each film is a small act of resistance, created under the most difficult conditions: proof that creativity endures even when everything else is stripped away.
Over the past two years, these animations have been shared on Instagram and are available at @animator_haneen. All proceeds from Art in the Rubble go directly to supporting the animation workshops in Gaza. Your contribution helps Haneen and her team continue offering children the chance to learn, create, and share their stories with the world.
Programme
Friday, 28th November // PRAKSIS, Rådhusgata 19
17:00 – screening of a 5' documentary film about the Gaza animation workshops, followed by a selection of children's films
19:00 – break (coffee and pastries)
19:30 – live Q&A with Haneen, Shorouq and Noor
20:00 – Art, Education and Survival – panel discussion featuring Ayman Azraq (Artist), Gia Deyab (Chair of the board, Palestinakomiteen i Asker og Bærum) and Emad Al-Rozzi (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education and International Studies, OsloMet)
The programme is relaxed — you are welcome to stay for the whole event or join for just the parts you’re able to attend.
About the Event
Art in the Rubble brings you the films made by children in Gaza, unique artistic documents of the children's experiences, thoughts and dreams in the past two years.
Initiated by animator, Maja Duvnjak, this fundraising evening celebrates art, courage, and community through screenings, discussion, and live connection. The films reveal how creativity can become a means of survival — offering not only expression but connection, hope, and dignity in the face of crisis.
If internet conditions allow, the event will include a live Q&A with Haneen and her collaborators in Gaza, followed by an open discussion about the role of art and education in sustaining communities through conflict.
You can support this cause from wherever you are with a one off donation via GoFundMe.
Regular monthly donations can be made through Patreon.
Thank you for your support
