On the occasion of the second edition of Festi’Palestine, the Journal de Saône-et-Loire published an article highlighting the fieldwork carried out by the HuSoMe association and its orphanage located in Gaza. Through the testimony of Professor Raphaël Pitti, president of the organization, the publication sheds light on a humanitarian commitment rooted in major crisis contexts.
In a narrative that is both factual and human-centered, the press revisits the actions carried out by HuSoMe on behalf of children affected by conflict, as well as the medical missions deployed in several war zones.
A press publication highlighting HuSoMe’s humanitarian work in Gaza.
The Journal de Saône-et-Loire, in its June 6, 2026 edition, reports on the presence of the association France Palestine Solidarité 71 on the occasion of Festi’Palestine held in La Chapelle-Naude.
The article, entitled “Festi’Palestine: humanitarian doctor, he speaks out out of a ‘duty to help’”, highlights the support provided to an orphanage located in Gaza, created by the NGO Humanité Solidarité Médecine (HuSoMe). Professor Raphaël Pitti, a former military doctor and specialist in emergency and war medicine, is presented as a key figure in the humanitarian testimony expected at the event.
Key points mentioned in the article
Several key elements emerge from this publication:
- Festi’Palestine is taking place on Sunday, June 7, at La Grange Rouge in La Chapelle-Naude.
- HuSoMe operates in several crisis zones, including Syria, Ukraine since 2022, Gaza since May 2024, as well as Sudan and Lebanon.
- Professor Raphaël Pitti states that he took part in establishing primary care centers in Gaza in January and May 2024.
- Five centers are said to have been created, one of which was destroyed, in a context where a large part of the healthcare infrastructure has been affected.
- The orphanage supported by HuSoMe hosts 35 children aged between 2 and 14 who have lost all family ties.
The article also highlights the ongoing difficulties on the ground, with living conditions marked by precariousness and continued bombardments in certain areas.
Highlighting HuSoMe’s actions
HuSoMe’s work, as described in the article, is part of a broader approach to medical and psychosocial support.
On the ground in Gaza, the orphanage hosts children who have suffered severe trauma. The staff, made up exclusively of Palestinians, includes foster carers, teachers, cooks, and a psychologist.
Support systems have been put in place, including educational and creative activities such as drawing, singing, and learning French nursery rhymes. Specific follow-up is also provided to help locate potential family members, in collaboration with international humanitarian actors.
The Journal de Saône-et-Loire, in its June 6, 2026 edition, reports on the presence of the association France Palestine Solidarité 71 at Festi’Palestine organized in La Chapelle-Naude.
Through this publication in the Journal de Saône-et-Loire, HuSoMe’s commitment is highlighted in all its human and operational dimensions.
Between medical action, support for children, and field testimony, the association continues its mission in contexts of extreme crisis, with a constant commitment to healing, protecting, and rebuilding fragile life paths.
To read the full article, please visit the Journal de Saône-et-Loire here: https://www.lejsl.com