After surviving the bombing in Gaza of his neighborhood that resulted in the tragic loss of his beloved mother, an UNRWA personnel, and his sister, a physiotherapist—Ahmad got severely injured and had to leave the Strip. Ahmad, 24, shares his experiences of growing up in Gaza and living through the bombardment. He also reflects on how it has inspired his upcoming film, “Echoes of Two Lands”, a narrative short that centers a young Gazan man confronting the rigors of life in the US alone. Excerpt at: "Echoes" Excerpt" His debut film, “The Regret”, was an official selection at the 2025 East Village New York Film Festival.

Ahmad Al-Wuhidi is a US-based writer, filmmaker, and content marketing strategist from Gaza, Palestine, dedicated to telling humanitarian stories and giving voice to the voiceless around the world. His work blends cinematic storytelling with brand strategy to craft emotionally intelligent narratives that connect art, culture, and business. He has worked with many international outlets and contributed as a translator to the Arabic edition of Richard Wright’s Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future.

Formerly a media intern at UNRWA’s Gaza headquarters, Ahmad worked on producing visual content, like promotional videos, interviews, and success stories featuring Palestinian refugees affiliated studying at UNRWA schools.

Anuradha shares her journey with Hana from growing up as an ethnic Indian in Kenya to navigating life in America, after she arrived at 9 years old. She discusses the cultural differences she experienced, the challenges of childhood bullying, and the importance of family support in discovering her talents in acting and singing. Anuradha emphasizes the significance of authenticity and self-awareness, sharing valuable life lessons for youth about embracing their true selves and overcoming obstacles.

Anuradha can be found on Instagram on her 2 accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber.

Her You Tube channel is https://bit.ly/47RF5J6.

She has also co-hosts s podcast of her own for 2 years, called “Scandal Sheet”. A recent episode on You Tube: https://bit.ly/4m1fOQN. All her episodes can be found on You Tube Podcasts at: https://bit.ly/4n87vmn , as well as on all podcast listening platforms.

Sarah, age 20, shares her experiences growing up in Chicago as a Mexican American, navigating cultural identity, family dynamics, and the challenges of being raised by undocumented working-class immigrant parents. She reflects on her childhood, the influence of her grandparents, and the importance of steadiness in life. She also emphasizes the beauty of embracing one's cultural background while also learning from others.