<div>"My wishes are no longer grand. All I need is for my days to pass in complete peace. To sit on a chair by the sea, take a deep breath, and say to myself, 'Finally, it's all over.' I feel embarrassed to do this but we're going through very difficult times. If you'd like to help me, this is my link."
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<div>Hello, I am Ahmed and I am from Gaza. I am still alive after 21 months of aggression against Gaza.
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<div>I would like to say some words that come to my mind.. Why is all this happening to us? Why do we not live like the rest of humanity? Why do we always live in injustice? Are we different from everyone else? We are helpless in everything.
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<div>I am now 24 years old and have not achieved any of my dreams that I always dreamed of. Even some of the small dreams that I achieved before the war no longer exist because everything was demolished. I worked for 10 months as a cleaner so that I could collect money and buy my own laptop to work on freelance websites, but I did not succeed in this because the war destroyed everything, even the laptop was destroyed because it does not work now.
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<div>I'm really tired because of everything that's happening. Till when?! Why does this conflict not end? What is my fault? I want to live like other people. I want freedom. I want all my rights. I am not less than any person who enjoys freedom. I want all my rights to travel, work, and sleep in peace. I want everything that makes me feel safe. I hope to travel one day. I travel to a place that gives me all my rights. I travel to a country when I want. Making something motivates me. I just want to achieve my dreams in any way. I would like to say something. I practiced parkour for 9 years and did not achieve any success because Gaza did not recognize this sport. Then I started making videos on YouTube and did not succeed in making profits because Gaza is considered a conflict zone and there is no significant profit making. Then I started freelancing, and then the war came and I did not succeed. Really achieve any success. This is tiring.
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<div>I am a person who does not give up easily. I continue despite all this and remember my name well. I am Ahmed. One day I will achieve all my dreams and I will cry from the intensity of joy, as now I cry from the intensity of oppression. I will continue with all my effort. #gaza
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<div><strong>Update:</strong> 19 June 2025
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<div>Thank you for your continued generosity to and support for Ahmed. I am continuing to transfer all of your donations to him. Since my last update, I've sent another six transfers totalling £2,200. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update:</strong> 3 May 2025
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<div>I'm continuing to send Ahmed your donations. Since the last update, I've sent three transfers: £424 on 31 March, £436 on 10 April and £482 on 22 April. We've found a good system that minimises bank and transfer fees, but the £/$ exchange rate is working against us and money does not go far in Gaza these days.
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<div>Today, if Ahmed is able to find a bag of flour, it will cost him at least $450. He is trying to look after his family of 8 people; one bag of flour does not last long.
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<div>As always, your generosity is hugely appreciated. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update: </strong>18 March 2025
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<div>Thank you all for your continued generosity. I sent Ahmed £255 ($349) last night, before the bombing started again. Thank you for anything and everything you are doing to support P*lestinians.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 4 March 2025
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<div>Apologies for the lack of updates. Since the last update, I've sent Ahmed eight transfers for a combined total of £2996. He greatly appreciates your generosity and it makes a real difference to his quality of life. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 2 December 2024
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<div>I've sent Ahmed two more transfers: £370 (= US$466.97) on 19 November, and £354 (=US$452) on 30 November. The situation in Nuseirat is extremely difficult at the moment and Ahmed very much appreciates your support. Thank you.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 6 November 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed another transfer today: £255, converted to US$327.66. Thank you all for your ongoing generosity - it really makes a difference.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 1 November 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the seventh tranche of your donations today: £370, converted to US$476.37. Thank you all - your donations are enabling him to survive at this extremely difficult time.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 28 September 2024
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<div>Ahmed received the sixth tranche of your donations today: £550, converted to US$732.92. Thank you all for your generosity.
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<div><strong>Update:</strong> 17 August 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the fifth tranche of your donations today: £250, converted to US$327.93. Thank you once again for your donations.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 6 September 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the fourth tranche of your donations today: £390.09, converted to US$512.40. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 23 August 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the third tranche of your donations today (£909.91, converted to US$1,198.53). Thank you so much for your donations: times are very difficult in Gaza at the moment and Ahmed really appreciates your support.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 30 July 2024
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<div>I sent Ahmed the second tranche of your donations (£1,000, converted to US$1,282.26) today. Thank you all so much for your generosity and kindness and support for him.
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<div><strong>Update</strong>: 10 July 2024
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<div>Ahmed has received the first tranche of your donations (£1,200, converted to US$1,532.43) and would like to thank you all for your generosity, it is greatly appreciated. We're sending money in large tranches to minimise transfer fees. Thanks again to every one of you.
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<div><em>Practical information</em>
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<div><em>I'm Laura, from Edinburgh in Scotland, and I'm helping my friend </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2E68UUruGL/?igsh=Mm5nMGcxNDg2eHJk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Ahmed Younis</em></a> <em> (@ahmed.ys3 on Instagram), from Nuseirat in Gaza. He is raising funds not only to pay for his living expenses in Gaza but also to buy photographic equipment so he can continue to document the situation in Gaza, produce content that keeps people engaged with Palestine, and earn a living in the future. </em>
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