Help Ahmad and his Family Survive

Help Ahmad and His Family Survive the Unthinkable in Gaza

I’m Eija from Finland, and I’m creating this fundraiser for my dear friend, Ahmad Abu Raida and his family in Gaza—people whose lives have been shattered by war.

Buried Alive—but Still Fighting

In August 2024, Ahmad's life changed forever.

While he was home alone, an airstrike hit the house he had spent 13 years saving for. The blast reduced everything to rubble. Ahmad was buried beneath the debris for seven excruciating hours before being pulled out and rushed to intensive care. His injuries were severe—damage to his head and stomach kept him hospitalized for a month.

A Family Torn Apart

While Ahmad is incredibly lucky to be alive and his physical wounds are healing slowly, the emotional and financial toll continues to deepen.

Ahmad's nephews Baha (5) and Yaman (3) standing on the ruins of his house.

He and his family have lost everything—their homes, livelihoods, health, and over 60 beloved members of their extended family. They now live in a single tent in the overcrowded Al-Mawasi area, where basic necessities are nearly impossible to find.

In that tent, Ahmad lives with his parents, seven siblings, a sister-in-law, five nephews, and one niece. Among them are 2-year-old triplets—Youssef, Zainab, and Elias—who have known nothing but war, fear, and hunger.

Ahmad's father and his nephews Yaman and Baha in their tent.

One Young Man, Fourteen Lives to Feed

Ahmad is just 26 years old, but he bears the heavy responsibility of feeding 14 members of his family—without any source of income.

With no aid entering Gaza and skyrocketing prices, the family is on the brink of starvation. They stretch every morsel to feed the children, but often, even the little ones go days without food.

You Can Make a Difference—Right Now

Ahmad and his family are not asking for much—just a chance to survive.

If enough kind-hearted people donate the cost of a single cup of coffee, this family can eat. Every donation matters. No contribution is too small, and every dollar brings them closer to safety, warmth, and a future.

If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this message. Awareness is powerful, and your voice might reach someone who can help.

Hope Starts with You

Thank you for reading Ahmad’s story. Your compassion can bring light to one of the darkest corners of the world. Your generosity won’t just keep this family alive—it will restore hope where it’s needed most.

With deepest gratitude,
Eija

All donations will be sent directly to Ahmad's bank account at the Bank of Palestine. They will go towards funding any immediate emergency and ongoing needs, such as water, food and hygiene products.

For Those of You in Finland

Note that due to Finnish legislation, this fundraiser is not aimed at a Finnish audience. More information in Finnish:

Lahjoitusten kerääminen Suomessa vaatii pienkeräysilmoituksen, joka kuitenkin oikeuttaa keräämään lahjoituksia vain Suomessa. Jos lahjoituspyynnöt on kohdistettu muualle kuin Suomeen, kuten tässä keräyksessä, ei kyseessä ole Suomessa toimeenpantava rahankeräys eikä pienkeräysilmoitusta edellytetä. Tällöin keräys ei kuitenkaan saa kohdistua Suomen alueelle. Jos siis sijaitset Suomessa, pyydämme sinua kohdistamaan lahjoituksesi sellaisille gazalaisille perheille, joiden lahjoitussivu on luotu muualla kuin Suomessa. Tähän keräykseen ei voi osallistua Suomesta.