Calling Up Justice is excited to contribute $60 to the Dreams on a Pillow campaign, a groundbreaking storytelling project by Palestinian game developer Rasheed Abueideh. Known for his previous work on Liyla & The Shadows of War, Rasheed is now crafting a pseudo-3D stealth adventure game inspired by a historical Palestinian folk tale.
The game is set during the 1948 Nakba and follows Omm, a young mother from an olive farming family in al-Tantura. After her husband is killed by Zionist invaders, Omm mistakenly carries a pillow instead of her newborn child as she escapes toward Lebanon. The narrative intertwines her harrowing journey with dreamlike memories of her pre-Nakba childhood, offering a powerful exploration of resilience and loss.
Despite facing challenges in securing traditional funding due to the sensitive subject matter, Dreams on a Pillow has received overwhelming support. The campaign raised $240,402 from 3,336 backers, far exceeding its $194,800 goal.
Calling Up Justice proudly supports initiatives like this that align with our mission to uplift marginalized voices through storytelling and interactive media. At our weekly Gaming4Justice stream, we explore social justice themes in video games, amplifying projects like Dreams on a Pillow. Join us Wednesdays at 4 PM PT as we dive into impactful games and highlight creators breaking new ground in the gaming industry.
Discover more about Dreams on a Pillow or contribute to the campaign by visiting the LaunchGood campaign page.