Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and the Fight to Keep Childhood Learning Alive
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The Arab Post
- . October 25, 2026
- . Update: October 23, 2026 5:48 pm
Ms. Rachel is known for her bright clothes, gentle voice and learning songs. Ms Rachel Gaza Support, But Rachel Griffin Accurso’s work reaches beyond children’s videos. Through Ms. Rachel and Gaza’s children, she has used her platform to highlight children facing war, hunger and the loss of classrooms. Her story shows how care can reach beyond a screen — while reminding us that videos cannot replace schools, safety or humanitarian aid.
From Songs to Advocacy
In 2019, Accurso and her husband (also named Aron), a musician, launched Songs for Littles on YouTube. The videos employ music and repetition, along with clear speech and signs, to assist young children with learning.
This concept evolved from her quest to help her son’s speech develop as well as her training in music and early childhood education. She would later go on to serve as an ambassador with Save the Children.
Gaza’s Education Crisis
The need is stark. In April 2026, UNICEF reported that about 700,000 children aged 4–17 had missed formal, in-person schooling for almost three school years. Almost 98 per cent of schools were affected and approximately 420,000 children had no in-person education. This is another lost-time crisis.
Nearly three years later in September 2026, hundreds of thousands of students went back to face-to-face classes for the first time. Many learned in tents or in broken-down buildings. UNICEF data quoted by Reuters showed that about 660,000 pupils had not had a regular education in the classroom. A tent and a blackboard can open up a classroom, but they cannot rectify years of disruption.
A Voice for Children – Ms Rachel Gaza Support
In a 2025 interview, Accurso explained why she had spoken up: “My deep care for children doesn’t stop at any border.” She says children need food, water, schooling and medical care to thrive. Her advocacy has drawn criticism, but she stresses that she cares about children across communities and backgrounds.
Her support has also included fundraising. “Children should never experience the horrors of war,” she said when announcing a fundraiser. Save the Children says she raised $50,000 in 2024 for its Emergency Fund, which supports children affected by conflicts, including in Gaza and the West Bank.
Education Is a Right
For Gaza’s children, recovery means more than lessons on a screen. They need safe learning spaces, teachers, books, food, healthcare and emotional support. Online videos may offer a moment of learning, but cannot replace a stable classroom.
Rebuilding education will require funding, supplies, protection for pupils and teachers, and support for children living with trauma. Ms. Rachel’s reach shows how a familiar voice can draw attention to a crisis. The test is whether that attention brings lasting help and whether every child can learn without fear.
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