A study space that already works, held back by solvable problems
Riva Hub is an affordable educational workspace in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis. Opened on 1 June 2026, it gives displaced students the essentials many no longer have at home: reliable power, internet, quiet, and a desk for lectures, assignments, applications, and exams.
In its first three months, more than 300 students have used Riva Hub for study, coursework, power, internet and exams. More than 200 used it for scholarship searches and applications. Demand is immediate and daily.
The premises can hold about 200 students, but power, connectivity, heat, shading and worn facilities limit current use to 50-60 at a time. On busy days, students are turned away or parts of the room lose power. These are defined, solvable constraints.
Riva Hub charges about $0.50 per hour, compared with $1.30 or more at commercial workspaces. The fee covers only part of rent, internet, electricity and maintenance. Donor support will expand capacity without pricing students out.
Key facts at a glance
- Opened
- 1 June 2026
- Location
- Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, Gaza Strip
- Operating hours
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What the numbers show
- 300+
- Students served
- 90%
- Students who come back
- ~50
- Hours of study per student
- 40
- Students a day, on average
In our first three months, since 1 June 2026.
Nine in ten return, especially those who cannot afford a commercial alternative.
Average study time per student, on our power and internet.
A typical working day.
Categories overlap: one student may study, take an exam, and apply for a scholarship. Figures are reported separately and must not be added together.
Affordable by design, not by accident
Riva Hub operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, aligned with available daylight for solar generation. Solar alone cannot meet full demand, so the hub still relies on costly external power.
The fee covers only part of actual costs. It keeps the doors open; it does not generate profit.
Cost of five hours of study
Figures in U.S. dollars, rounded for clarity. Commercial workspaces charge about $1.30 per hour or more.
Known operating expenses
The fee contributes to, but does not cover, the recurring costs of daily operations.
about $825
Rent
Per week, former café premises
about $250
Internet service
Per month
up to $10
External generator electricity
Per kWh, when solar is insufficient
High & variable
Maintenance, spare parts & repairs
Ongoing
All figures are in U.S. dollars and rounded. Invoices, supplier quotations and detailed records are available on request.
Open to every student, without distinction
Students
- Secondary school students
- University students across disciplines
- Male and female students
- Students with disabilities
Opportunity seekers
- Scholarship applicants
- Applicants to universities abroad
- Job seekers
- Students exploring opportunities
Exam and project needs
- University & international exams
- Online interviews & meetings
- Lectures, assignments & projects
- Anyone needing power & internet
Riva Hub can provide separate, more private areas for male and female students when needed, especially for exams, interviews and online meetings.
A study space that already works.
Support helps Riva Hub serve significantly more students in the same space.