The volunteers reclaiming joy for Gaza’s children

Rajab Al-Rifi stands in the shattered remains of Gaza City’s YMCA building, a skateboard under his arm, teaching a group of children how to keep their balance on streets cracked and cratered by bombs.

The 28-year-old photographer and professional skateboarder has trained young Gazans since 2008. Before the war, he led the enclave’s only skateboarding team, “SkatePal,” coaching kids aged 6 to 16 on a small ramp by the beach in western Gaza City — until…