Help my family get out of Gaza & rebuild our home

Dear friends, family and compassionate strangers,

My name is Amal from the Gaza Strip. I am a software engineer. I work in the field of website design. I lost my laptop and all my belongings in our house, which was burned by the Israeli occupation. I, my father, and my mother are seeking to go to safety outside Gaza and the scourges of war.

We share our story with you in your time of greatest need. My family and I are currently caught in the middle of the ongoing war in Gaza, and our situation is becoming increasingly dire! With every passing hour, the violence escalates as most of you see or read on the news! The danger to our lives is increasing hour by hour!

In October 2023, we had to leave our home and our entire life in the northern Gaza area - Al Karama area, and after that we temporarily settled in different homes and shelters due to the conditions of escalation and war!

In November 2023, the Israeli army destroyed our house and burned everything inside as shown in the pictures below!

The following is the news agency’s report on the damage to the Karama area:

We are desperate to escape this war zone and seek safety elsewhere, but the cost of evacuation is beyond our means. The only possible option for us is to cross the border into Egypt - the city of Cairo, a trip that requires significant financial resources that we simply do not have!! We humbly ask for your support to help us raise $15,000, which will cover most of the expenses needed for our safe passage from Gaza through the Rafah crossing. Below are details on how the funds will be used:

USD 6,500 for three adults (toll fee) >

$400 for (gofundme fee)

The total is $19,900

Every dollar contributed will bring us one step closer to ensuring the safety and well-being of my loved ones' journey!

Your generosity will not only save our lives, but will also provide us with the opportunity to rebuild and start over in a place where we can live without constant fear of violence and conflict. Please consider donating whatever you can, whether it's a small amount or more, every contribution matters and will make a meaningful difference in our lives!

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, compassion and support during this difficult time.

A link on Behance to my work

https://www.behance.net/amalahmed30

With our gratitude,

Amal Shaheen

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My name is Alaa. I am Amal's sister. I live in Germany, specifically in Cologne.

Since Amal does not have the means to launch a fundraising campaign from Gaza, I created this fundraising campaign on his behalf with his approval.

None of this money will go to anyone other than my family.