Support Ola's Family to Escape the War in Gaza

Hello,

I'm Noor El-Talmas, and I'm reaching out to you on behalf of my cousin, Ola El-Talmas, and her family, who are currently trapped in the heart of Gaza. The horrors of the ongoing conflict have ravaged their lives unlike anything they've ever faced. Unlike myself, fortunate to have grown up in the safety of Canada, Ola's family is now caught in a desperate struggle for survival.

Let me give you an insight into their reality:

Ola's family home, located in the northern region of Gaza, has been severely damaged by the ongoing conflict, prompting them to seek refuge in a crowded apartment in Rafah, alongside other family members. Since the conflict began, they've faced financial strain, struggling to cover basic expenses like rent and food. A carton of eggs now costs 100 shekel (~38 CAD), making the most basic foods unaffordable.

UPDATE

Due to the escalating violence in Rafah, Ola and her family are left with no choice but to try to relocate to Egypt. The company, VIP Hala, charges $5,000 USD per adult and $2,500 USD per child to issue visas and transport to Egypt. So in Ola's case, the total required amount of funds is $22,500 USD ($30,500 CAD).

2 Adults x $5,000 USD = $10,000 USD

5 children x $2,500 USD = $12,500 USD

In addition, there will be the cost of living in Egypt. For a family of 7 they will require approximately $2,000 USD per month.

Let me introduce you to Ola and her remarkable family:

Ola, a gifted artist and devoted mother, cares for her five children with unwavering love and determination. Rama, the eldest at 13, dreams of becoming a doctor and is a swimming prodigy. Jana, 11, shares her mother's passion for art and creativity. Uthman, 9, shows promise in mathematics and dreams of a future as an engineer or scientist. Tameem, 6, has a passion for soccer and dreams of playing professionally one day. And little Salma, at 4, brings joy to their lives with her infectious laughter.

Ola, an entrepreneur at heart, started her own cake business and cooking YouTube channel, striving to provide for her family even in the face of adversity.

FAQ

How will the funds be transferred to Egypt?

Given that the banks in Gaza are no longer operational, all donations will be transferred to Ola's brother in law, Anas AlJamal, who resides in Egypt. Anas will be apply at the VIP Hala office in Cairo to support in evacuating Ola and the family.

Your donation, no matter how small, will make a world of difference. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. With heartfelt gratitude from Ola and her family.

Warm regards,

Noor El-Talmas