Hi,

I am Isabella and I live in The Netherlands. I know Mahmoud since he was 18 , when the war took everything away from him.

In October 2023 when the extremely violent escalation of Israel in Gaza started, he fled his home with his parents, three little brothers, and his older sister. They left behind their house, their books, their future, everything. Now, Mahmoud lives in a tent with his family. They have no steady donations or help coming through and every penny they have goes to food, just enough to survive.

Mahmoud had been a top medical student at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, on track to become a surgeon. But by May 2024, his university, targeted by the Israelian occupation, like all twelve others in Gaza, has been and has been destroyed. Even so, Al-Azhar University tried to restart classes for some students and encouraged others to study online where possible.

Mahmoud wants so badly to return to studying. Sometimes he participates to makeshift lessons in the camp , held by tutors. He refuses to give up, but money are standing in his way.

His yearly tuition is €4,200 (3,000 dinar). Without it, he can’t continue his studies.

Mahmoud has found his purpose amidst the hell he is going through in Gaza -he wants to help his community-his people. He wants to be a doctor who saves lives, who trains the next generation of healers, who rebuilds Gaza’s healthcare system.

We aim for a €5,000 goal which would cover his tuition for a year , books and a small amount of money to buy him food and vitamins!

Mahmoud is fighting for his dream, but he can’t do it alone.

Will you help him stay in school?

Thank you for your kindness and support!

Isabella & Mahmoud