The money from this GoFundMe will go to help a brave 19-year-old gay man and his boyfriend Ahmed escape Egypt and find freedom.

In Egypt, being who they are is dangerous and illegal. Their families have turned their backs on them. Every single day, they live in fear — hiding, lying, acting, crying, and living with constant anxiety, hoping they won’t be the next victims.

Their only hope is to get to the U.S., where they can finally live safe, free, and proud. But visa fees, legal costs, and embassy processing are far more than they can afford.

Please — even $1 brings them one step closer to freedom, safety, and a chance to simply live without fear.