From a future teacher to a homeless woman

My story and my hope to survive

My name is Israa Alwan, I am 23 years old, a young woman who once had big dreams and worked hard to achieve them. After years of effort and study, I finally earned my degree in Early Childhood Education. It was an indescribable feeling… I was about to begin my journey as a teacher, helping shape young minds and guiding children through their first steps toward knowledge.

But my dream didn’t last… the war came and turned my life upside down. My home, once a safe haven, is now rubble, and I am left with only a few belongings and broken dreams. Today, I have no home, no job, and no sense of security. I move from one place to another, searching for any safe place that can shelter us.

I would like to share a part of my life…

At last, I married the man I love He is my support and strength in this difficult life. Now I am pregnant with our little baby, and we dream of the day we hold our child in our arms, filling our lives with love and hope.

But the reality we live in is very harsh

We are living in a worn-out tent that cannot protect us from the cold or the rain. Every day, I worry about my baby growing inside me and how I can keep them safe in these conditions.

During this sensitive time, I desperately need proper medical care, nutritious food, clean drinking water, and vitamins to protect both myself and my baby

My husband is doing everything he can, but the circumstances are stronger than us.

Any support I receive will go directly toward preparing everything my baby will need upon arrival, including essential newborn supplies, clothing, medical care, nutritious food, clean water, and all basic necessities to ensure a safe and healthy start in life

I am reaching out with a humble heart… any help, no matter how small, can make a real difference in our lives and give our baby a chance for safety and hope