The urgency to finish Hassan's house is growing. Every night now, settlers are circling Hassan's town in the West Bank's area C, under Israeli security control, firing gunshots and looking for anyone still out on the streets. Hassan and his family, who live near the main road and are among the poorest and most vulnerable, are more terrified than ever. Only two months ago, soldiers who entered the house, dislocated Hassan's shoulder and elbow, and he remains in pain, unable to afford an operation. But even more critical, he wants to move as soon as possible to the new apartment in Area B, which is under Palestinian control and thus further from the zones of conflict.

Why we are raising funds

With the help of funds raised here and a couple more private donors, Hassan has managed to put up the internal walls, install electrical connections and even begin plastering. But to complete the minimum necessary to actually move in, he still needs to purchase and install: doors and windows; floor tiles, basic bathroom fixtures like a toilet and shower; a kitchen sink, dig a septic tank; and install a wood stove and chimney for heating for a total of about 50,000 shekels (about $24,000 CAN).

Your funds will help Hassan’s finally secure a home where his children can finally sleep safely.

The complete list is below. PLEASE help get this over the finish line.

NIS 50,000 (about $24,000 CAD or $17,000 USD) to finish the inside.

As follows:

• NIS 15,000 – sceptic tank

• NIS 3,000 – wood stove for heating

• NIS 5,000 – flooring – sand, cement, tiles

• NIS 5,500 - plumbing fixtures - sinks, toilet, shower

• NIS 14,000 – windows and security bars

• NIS 3,000 – outside and interior door

• NIS 500 - stone kitchen counter

• NIS 4,000 - contingencies and medical emergencies

Total needed:

NIS 50,000

Your funds will help Hassan finally secure a safe home where his children can finally sleep safely. As Hassan says, “I want to change the air my children breathe. Right now, they are anxious, sleepless, and therefore often unable to attend school.”

About us

We are a group of Canadians and Europeans living in Jerusalem and abroad responding to West Bank Palestinian famillies in crisis due to the war, military occupation and increased settler violence.

All funds collected go directly to the family. Please help us finish Hassan’s home.

Your gift will help this Palestinian family surmount crisis, enhance their safety and dignity and become more self-sufficient, step by step.

* Please make note that donations to this campaign are in Canadian dollars, worth about 75% of US dollars.