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Trained Cyclists

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Thousands of Gazans with disabilities are now refugees trying to start a new life. We can't sit and wait for this genocide to end. We're taking action today by opening two new teams in Egypt and Belgium to use cycling as a tool for rehabilitation for as many people as possible.

We're offering a 3-month programme for people with disabilities to improve strength and balance, learn to cycle and create a community through sports. People who complete the programme are gifted bikes as a piece of mobility equipment. Members who excel will be offered a position to train with our professional team.
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After proudly raising the Palestinian flag on the world stage, our team captain got stuck outside of Gaza. While our team in Gaza focuses on aid, we're continuing with our mission to pave the way for our people to rise above through determination and excellence in sport. Palestinian's are a people in diaspora, and unfortunately, like many of our fellow people, many Gazan's who needed medical evacuation are now stuck trying to start their lives again. We think a bike is a tool we can give someone to help them reclaim their bike. 

The Gaza Sunbirds’ para-cycling rehabilitation programme is urgently needed in Egypt and Belgium, where many disabled Palestinians have been displaced as refugees. Early-stage intervention after injury is critical for physical recovery, psychological resilience, and long-term independence. These opportunities are currently unavailable. By providing structured rehabilitation through sport, our programme offers more than exercise: it creates a pathway to healing, inclusion, and empowerment, while ensuring the Palestinian struggle and identity remain visible on the international stage.

Cycling is more than a sport — it is a form of mobility and freedom. For many people with disabilities, a bicycle can function like mobility equipment, offering independence in transport where wheelchairs or prosthetics are not available. Our co-founder in Gaza began riding again just seven months after losing his leg, even before receiving a prosthetic, proving how quickly cycling can restore dignity, movement, and a sense of possibility. It is this spirit that drives our programme: using the bicycle as a tool for both rehabilitation and liberation.

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our programme

Our 3-month programme provides our riders with everything needed to explore cycling safely.  We focus on building strength, balance, and confidence. This is a place to learn to cycle and connect with others through community sport. 
Equipment
We provide all the equipment needed to cycle safely on the road and at home. 
Tracked Progress
Using our partners training peaks we provide athletes with accurate progress and fatigue tracking. 
Cycling Kit
We provide the kit needed to cycle comfortably whether indoors or outdoors.
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Team Meetings and Socials
Join our weekly team meetings to bond with team mates from around the world. Topics rotate!
Weekly Social Ride
Meet with your fellow riders weekly to get on the road and test your skills. 
1:1 Coaching
Access to 1:1 coaching opportunities to support athlete development.
3 Weekly Sessions
Weekly session plans tailored to improve strength and balance to be done alone.
Narrative training
Learn to discuss what happened ot you and share your story with the world. 
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Our teams are working hard to start up out of Belgium and Egypt for both men and women! 

where we're at:

We have 10 athletes enrolled in the team between Egypt and Belgium. We're at the start-up phase of our programmes, setting up our basic infrastructure and gathering our first group of athletes to build towards the rolling programme and wider recruitment.

Budget is a big problem to scaling right now, our objective is to train 30 Athletes in the next 12 months a part of which we hope will be our first female team.
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pro pipeline:

Our training programme is a recognised pipeline programme for Team Palestine. Graduates get placed on our bike donation scheme to secure vital mobility equipment and can keep joining our rides! Athletes who commit and excel in the programme will be given the opportunity to keep receiving free coaching and support with finding sponsorship to compete for Palestine on the World Stage.

our history

Founded in 2020, The Gaza Sunbirds have trained over 35 athletes in Gaza and competed at the World Championships, proving our ability to deliver results under extreme conditions. With certified coaches and years of experience in athlete development, we are now using this expertise to train new para-cyclists internationally and build a team that can thrive across borders.
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ways to support:

There are many ways you can support us in the development of our programme:
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5 years of delivery
Since 2020 we’ve logged five consecutive years of aid runs, sports programmes, and global campaigns—through war, siege, and displacement. That track record means trusted local networks, refined logistics, and the know-how to keep delivering when larger agencies stall.
video reporting
Every aid run is filmed end-to-end, from loading the truck to the hand-offs, so supporters can see precisely where their contributions go. We edit and share these clips within days, tagging donors and partners to celebrate our shared achievements and provide transparent, verifiable proof that the work on screen matches the pledges we make.
price concious
Getting money into Gaza is hard; maximising its impact is non-negotiable. Our field team scouts prices daily. With local connections and price comparisons, we lock in fair pricing to deliver services to the widest number of people possible.  
tripple audited
We are tripple audited by our local partners in Gaza, by our international team and by our International Charity Partners. Our funds are held with AMOS Trust for specific purposes. This means the money you send in for aid gets used for aid, and the money you send in for our other activities are held on the side too. Your money will definitely make it to Gaza, every month we are able to expand on the amount of services we are providing people.
impact focused
Aid is paired with story. Each food box or water tank we deliver is photographed or filmed with the family’s consent; the 60-second stories that follow have generated 3 million+ views and a wave of repeat donations. By linking needs to human faces, we transform one-off gifts into sustained community support.
5 years of delivery
Since 2020 we’ve logged five consecutive years of aid runs, sports programmes, and global campaigns—through war, siege, and displacement. That track record means trusted local networks, refined logistics, and the know-how to keep delivering when larger agencies stall.
Disability lead
Athletes with disabilities aren’t just beneficiaries here—they’re part of our leadership. From programme design to our teams long term vision, people with disabilities help shape every decision, proving that those most affected by violence and exclusion are best placed to drive bold, inclusive solutions. 
Community Run
The Sunbirds are a grassroots collective, led by Palestinians on the ground and in the diaspora. We make decisions close to the communities we serve, cutting out costly bureaucracy and ensuring that resources move quickly from donors to frontline action.

Athletes, team staff, and local volunteers manage every delivery route and training session. Our field team lives inside the camps we serve, so aid lists come from neighbours. Distributed  with a team structure, we move faster than large INGOs, intervening to support our community through a diverse range of interventions. 

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