Gaza’s Waselni and Rajja’li Apps Address Transport and Missing‑Item Needs Amid War

In Gaza's war‑torn streets, two young developers launched apps to share rides and reunite lost belongings.

Waselni lets users propose and split trips, while Rajja’li creates a digital lost‑and‑found board.

Taqat Gaza's co‑working hub in Gaza City houses about 250 freelancers and programmers who continue to build despite frequent power cuts and internet outages. The space provides a rare place with reliable electricity and connectivity, letting developers turn ideas into tools for daily survival. Amid ongoing conflict, transport costs have soared and personal items often go missing during displacement.

Saja al‑Ghoul explained that anyone can propose a trip—for example, from al‑Shifa to as‑Saraya at 8 am—and others can join to share the cost. Bahaa al‑Mallahi noted that daily announcements about missing children are common because families live in tents and communication networks break down. Together, these insights shaped Waselni's ride‑sharing feature and Rajja’li's lost‑and‑found platform, which also plans to push instant alerts for missing children.

The apps address immediate needs but rely on critical mass; if few users post rides or lost items, the service stalls. Developers also face high costs for paid AI tools and monthly fees for co‑working spaces that offer electricity and internet.

Success will depend on partnerships with local authorities and aid groups to verify drivers and build trust in the lost‑and‑found system. Watch for adoption rates in the coming months and whether the platforms expand to include official missing‑person alerts.