About Us
Souher Fakhoury Gonzales is born to a Palestinian mother and a Jordanian father, and founder of Watermelon Sisters, a nonprofit providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, she is known for uniting global volunteers to support urgent relief and long-term healing. Souher developed a three-part mental health program in Gaza, including virtual therapy, art therapy for women and girls, and trauma-focused interventions that empower young women to cope with the ongoing crisis.
Her humanitarian work also includes supporting Syrian refugees, deepening her expertise in addressing displacement, trauma, and resilience. Through her leadership, Watermelon Sisters has built a worldwide network of volunteers and supporters, inspiring collective action and fostering solidarity across borders. Souher’s dedication continues to bring life-saving relief and hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Gaza, Palestine
The fight for Palestine and for Palestinians will not be over
until Palestine is free.
During the Palestinian genocide that began in October, 2023, the communities of people for liberation began to assemble and unite.
In this moment, Watermelon Sisters was created and Souher assembled a Palestinian team on the ground in Gaza who provide essential, life sustaining resources to Palestinians.
As the need in Gaza grows and grows, so has Watermelon Sisters.
Watermelon Sisters is composed of an amazing group of volunteers from around the United States and the world who do everything in their power to meet the needs of Palestinians surviving genocide.
Free Palestine!
