I’m Madleen Kulab, a Palestinian from Gaza. I’m a mother, a fishing captain, and a Palestinian. Today I’m responsible for a family and support our fishing community. This is my story.
My father was a fisherman, and from an early age, I went out to sea with him every morning. With each passing day, I grew more and more attached to the sea. I became my father’s helper and learned to steer the boat myself. That’s how I learned to fish.
At thirteen my life changed. My father became ill and was no longer able to fish. The sea was our only source of income. My father’s rowboat was very small. We couldn’t push it further than a kilometer out to sea, so it was very difficult to earn a living.
