- MEET THE FOUNDERS

Born in Gaza.
Built for the world.

We’re not just the founders of LaZaman — we’re the people behind the noise. We’re witnesses, curators, and storytellers with one job: to make sure Gaza’s voices don’t fade away.With Abdullah and Sandy in different locations, it wasn’t always easy. We had meetings across different time zones, internet that barely worked, power cuts in the middle of calls, and more “Can you hear me now?” moments than we’d like to admit.But you know what? We made it.So, allow us to introduce ourselves — the founders of LaZaman.

- FOUNDER

ABDULLAH A.Z.

I’m Abdullah — 24 years old, Palestinian, and living in Gaza, where life has taught me to find energy, creativity, and hope even in the hardest moments.I’ve seen my people deprived of their past, their present, and even the hope of a future. Yet, in the middle of all this loss, I saw something powerful: Gazans chose life. They chose to create, to express themselves, and to keep going.LaZaman was born from that vision — to show the world the brilliance of Gaza’s people and to prove that even when entire eras are taken from us — our past, present, and future — our creativity endures… and the human remains. I’m the vision, the spark, and the creative soul behind LaZaman. I’m also the one powering through blackouts, unreliable internet, the sounds of bombs, and meetings where half the time I’m saying, “Alooo… can you hear me?” But somehow, I keep the smile. I keep the vision. I keep the fire on!

- CO-FOUNDER

SANDY L.

I’m Sandy, a Palestinian from Gaza living in Canada. I try to bridge the distance between Gaza and the world, carrying the spirit of home across borders.I make sure Abdullah’s vision becomes action, and that our stories move from ideas to impact. For me, this isn’t just about logistics. It’s my way of keeping Gaza alive wherever I stand.And yes, I’m also the one who fixes the chaos, grounds the ideas, and somehow convinces Abdullah to slow down and actually write down his thoughts!

Together, we built LaZaman as an archive for those who refuse to disappear. It's serious work - but if Gaza can still create color and rhythm in the middle of chaos, we can laugh at the mess while carrying it forward. Because at the end of the day, LaZaman isn't about us. It's about showing the world the Gaza spirit.