Stories of Hope
Rizk Sultan Tafesh’s Story
Meet Rizk. Rizk was a blacksmith in Gaza before an injury in June 2024 led to the amputation of his left foot, leaving him unable to work. Amid unimaginable loss, his prosthetic limb also enabled him to recover the bodies of his own family members from beneath the rubble when no one else was there to help.
After receiving physical therapy at ALPC, Rizk was fitted with a new, lightweight 3D-printed prosthetic limb with support from Physicians for Palestine. Weighing just 1 kilogram, it has helped him regain his mobility, independence, and ability to work.
Rizk’s story reminds us that restoring mobility is about far more than helping someone walk again. It is about restoring dignity, independence, and the ability to care for others, even amid the devastating loss and suffering in Gaza.
His journey is a powerful reminder of why we must continue helping Palestinians rebuild their lives.
Lubna's Story
Meet Lubna. Lubna lost her kidneys due to Type 1 diabetes and lives with severe osteoporosis, causing chronic pain and fractures. She lives in Sinjil, a town in the West Bank where movement is often restricted and travel can be dangerous or impossible.
For someone who needs dialysis to stay alive, these barriers are life-threatening. Home dialysis changed that. It allows Lubna to receive life-saving treatment safely inside her own home without blocked gates, dangerous journeys, or missed care.
This is what healthcare with dignity looks like.