Majd Mashharawi was walking through her war-torn neighborhood in Gaza when an idea flashed in her mind: What if she could take the rubble and transform it into building materials? See how she designed a brick made out of ashes that’s helping people rebuild their homes — and learn about her new project: bringing solar-powered energy to families living in darkness.
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