Aclaí Gym provides an outlet for Palestinians 'fighting their way through the day' in overcrowded refugee camp

Amid occupation and military raids, Palestinian residents of Bethlehem’s Aida Refugee Camp create spaces for mental and physical relief with Irish support

Mohammed Abu Srour: 'We have in the camp around 3500-4000 people living in the same amount of space. Poverty is high. It's overcrowded. The unemployment rate is high. There are no spaces.' Pictures: Hannah McCarthy

“This place was built for 1,200 refugees,” says Mohammed Abu Srour at the Aida Camp outside of Bethlehem.

“Now, we have in the camp around 3,500-4,000 people living in the same amount of space. Poverty is high. It’s overcrowded. The unemployment rate is high. There are no spaces.”