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I was determined to work on this project
till the last day of my life
until I do something memorable for this part of our society
that is deprived of the most basic services
The project was created in 2004
We visited homes and witnessed some bad cases
The elderly are suffering from harsh conditions
in addition to the hardships of
dispossession, wars, poverty
In their old age their most basic human needs
are not being met
such as social security, heath care
not even compassion
God created me to draw a smile on their faces
because I know them and what they need
I try to provide what is necessary to meet these needs
Like bringing them together
This makes me happy
It’s hard for an old woman to tell her son
to get her a taxi so she can go see her friend
He's poor and can barely provide his children with food
They meet each other and have dinner together
Sometimes I take them on day trips
They sing and have fun together
Children also help out with the elderly
When the child drops by every day
to check on an older woman
It makes a difference
They help out the elderly here too
They bring them a glass of water or some bread
They go shopping for them
And the elderly ask ‘where are our kids?’
This reflects a sense of responsibility
We've planted this sense into them
This young child is responsible for you
I love them, because in them I see life, history and our cause
They are the first generation
I'm like an historical encyclopedia from them
The true history of the Palestinian cause
can be known from the mouths of those who lived it:
the elderly
I hope this project keeps on growing like a heart
until it reaches the entire world
When someone is deprived
we should all come together to help each other
so our society becomes complete
Regardless of race and religion
it doesn't matter if we are
Muslim, Christian or Jewish
Humanity exists despite all the politics and racism