Help Asmaa and her family in Gaza survive

My name is Asmaa Al-Dahdouh from Gaza, trapped between walls of fear, despair and extreme sadness in the shadow of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, I appeal to every person with a living conscience, a compassionate heart and a human being who understands the meaning of humanity to help us.

Help me overcome adversity

I am reaching out to you today as a steadfast and compassionate person facing incredible challenges, life in our region has become increasingly difficult due to the ongoing and increasing conflict day after day, and I am struggling to secure the basic necessities for our family.

Who is Asmaa and her family?

I am married to Ashraf Jibril, 39 years old. I am 34 years old and suffer from chronic diseases, which are thyroid disease and rheumatoid disease, and I am required to take treatment for life. I have 4 children, the eldest of whom is Adi, 14 years old, who suffers from a chronic disease like me, and Muhammad, 12 years old, and Amal, 9 years old, who suffers from a chronic disease, which is wheat allergy (celiac disease), and she cannot eat normal foods and needs to eat special foods that suit her health condition, and Hossam, 4 years old.

We all feel fear, extreme sadness, and insecurity due to the severity of the bombing and destruction we have been exposed to since the beginning of the war on Gaza until now.

My young children do not sleep normally due to the severity of the fear and nightmares.

My family and I do not have a shelter to live in, as we live in a rented apartment, and the building in which we live has been exposed to shells and bombing.

I fled with my family several times due to repeated threats and requests to move from one place to another. My husband worked as a taxi driver, and during the war the taxi was destroyed and ruined, and he became unemployed.

My son Mohammed and my daughter Amal have been diagnosed with advanced hepatitis, which has added to our suffering.

Despite the harsh conditions and constant doubts surrounding us, I am optimistic and determined to provide a better future for my husband and children. My spirit is unbreakable, but I need the help of people with a living conscience and compassionate and humane hearts to overcome the obstacles we face. I am ambitious and I seek for us all to live in dignity, peace and security.

I am writing this letter to you with great shame, but I have turned to you, people with compassionate and humane hearts, to help me. The current situation has made us in dire need of generous assistance from people like you to support my family and secure a more stable life.

How can you help me?

My family and I aspire to build a better future for our children and ensure their safety and that we all live a decent life, and that they feel safe and stable and live in peace and reassurance. Help us achieve this dream through your generous donation, which will certainly have a great impact in saving us. The money raised will be used for:

• Renovating the destroyed house and purchasing furniture and appliances needed for daily life requirements

• Food and water, ensuring that we have access to daily necessities, medical supplies and healthcare.

• Education, supporting my children's education by covering fees and school supplies and providing the necessary needs.

My message to you

"I have always believed in the kindness of others and the strength of society. This situation was not something I imagined for my family, but I know that with your generous help we can find hope and stability again. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any support you can provide."

Every contribution matters

No donation is too small, every donation brings us one step closer to relief and a better future. Even if you are not able to contribute financially, sharing this campaign with your generous network can make a big difference.

Acknowledgments

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and my family's and for your kind generosity, you can help us get through these difficult times.