Hallo,

My name is Heba Abu Helal, originally from Gaza and currently living in Germany. I am writing on behalf of my sister Doaa and our family who are still in Gaza.

From Doaa:

My name is Doaa Abu Helal, a sixth-year medical student at the Islamic University of Gaza. I want to share my story — one of determination, hope, and resilience. Despite all the hardships around me, I am doing my best to complete my final year of medical school and to keep my dream of becoming a doctor alive.

Throughout my studies, I have always aimed for academic excellence and took an active role in my community. I served as the Head of the Scientific Committee in the Palestinian Medical Forum – Student Branch, where I helped organize activities to raise awareness about health issues and promote healthier living in our community.

I am passionate about learning and improving my medical skills. Recently, I was honored to complete a short medical training program in vascular and endovascular surgery in Germany last July. Before that, I volunteered at Nasser Medical Complex, and later at Al Najar Hospital, where I assisted with emergency cases and provided medical support to patients in need

In September, I began my last year at the medical school of the Islamic University of Gaza, excited to finish my last year and prepare myself to say the physician aoth, full of dreams and plans for post-graduation paths and specialization. However, my dreams were abruptly shattered when my beloved university, where I am studying was completely destroyed by Israeli bombardments. This tragic event coincided with the bombing of my father’s optical center. He is an optometrist and the only breadwinner for my family. He worked for 30 years to spend on us and provide a living for our family. His source of income was destroyed in moments, in addition to that, our house was completely burned by the Israeli army leaving us without a home or income, so I cannot rely on my father for financial support because he is also struggling.

Ahmed is my brother 21 years old, he is in his last year at university ( 4th year). He is studying optometry as his dream to work with my father, preparing to open his own clinic and together making a development in their work. This harsh war destroyed all his dreams and left him stuck without continuing his education. My 18-year-old brother had just started his university life before it all got destroyed. They are both planning to start it over again to achieve their dreams.

I have great aspirations in my life, and your support will help me to reach my ultimate goal, so I am launching this campaign with a humble request for your help. Your kind support will not only allow me to achieve my dreams, but it will also allow me to have a greater impact and serves as an agent of change on the lives of so many people in Gaza.

Whether you make a small donations please, share this campaign with your friends and family, or send a message of support, each one of your support will bring me a step closer to my goals and a greater opportunity to make a difference. Together, we will rebuild our dreams and give hope for a shiny future in Gaza.

With regards,

Doaa