Taqwa Ahmed Alwawi
A Palestinian writer, poet, and editor based in Gaza, born in 2006. She studies English language and literature at the Islamic University of Gaza. As a dedicated chronicler and custodian of her people’s memory, she amplifies Gaza’s voice, illuminating stories that are often overlooked or silenced. Her work has been featured on more than 30 leading international platforms and prestigious publications. View her portfolio.
Taqwa is the author of Gaza Calling: Will the World Pick Up, illustrated by Ann Kathrin Moon, and a contributor in our special edition zine, Indicia.
Gaza Calling: Will the World Pick Up?
A strong voice, calling from the heart of Gaza, commands attention in this collection of eleven pieces of writing by Taqwa Al-Wawi. Searing with intelligence and passion, these poems and articles demonstrate the author’s high respect for language and…
Indicia
A collection of stories by Gazan authors focused on alternative archives through imagination, materiality, and In…
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Links to other writings by Taqwa:
https://theintercept.com/2025/10/30/gaza-ceasefire-israel-bombing-airstrike/
https://prismreports.org/2025/10/21/gaza-homes-restaurants-universities-mosques/
https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/gaza-hunger-killing-us-where-is-world-not-forgive-or-forget
https://wearenotnumbers.org/nineteen/
Podcasts/Interviews:
https://theintercept.com/2025/10/17/briefing-podcast-gaza-ceasefire-deal/