Help Hala Support Her Young Pupils in Gaza

Dear Watermelons,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Ahmed Abutaha, and I am reaching out to you from the UK with an urgent appeal.

I am launching a fundraiser to support my dear friend Hala Ballour in Gaza, Palestine. Hala is a dedicated and passionate pedagogist who has spent the past decade nurturing and educating children in her community. As you may be aware, the severe war in Gaza has resulted in devastating consequences for innocent civilians, including Hala and the children she cares for. Hala's kindergarten building has been severely affected by nearby bombings, rendering the place uninhabitable and unsuitable for her important work. The destruction caused by the recent bombings has left Hala unable to continue her work and has deprived hundreds of children of access to education and care. Despite these challenges, Hala remains committed to providing children with a safe and supportive environment.

The situation in Gaza is becoming increasingly dire, and Hala urgently needs our support to continue her noble mission. I would like to share Hala's own words with you:

"For the past ten years, I have been working with children. My days with them have been very pleasant, and their details have been close to my heart. I work with approximately 500 children annually, endeavoring to support them psychologically and educationally within our kindergarten. Today, I find myself unable to help them. My children have been displaced from their homes to a very cold and challenging place to adapt to. They don't know how to acquire many things essential to their childhood. They need healthy food, toys, and recreational days to compensate for the lost school year due to the war. They require everything any child in the world needs. There are 500 children awaiting your assistance because they are unable to return to kindergarten due to the cruel war in Gaza."

Your donations will have a profound impact on these young pupils. They will provide a ray of hope in the midst of the suffering they have endured for nearly five months.

The funds raised will be allocated to the following urgent needs:

1. Creating caravans for educational, pedagogical, and recreational activities, designed to resemble their kindergarten classrooms, to compensate for the missed school year.

2. Installing solar panels to power the caravan classrooms.

3. Training and employing seven staff members who will contribute to the teaching and entertainment of the children.

4. Distributing meals and snacks to the targeted children.

Your generosity will make a real and tangiblel difference in the lives of these children. Your contribution, no matter the size, will help us rebuild and restore a sense of normalcy and security for these children during this difficult time and will help Hala and her team serve more children in need.

May your kindness and compassion be rewarded abundantly. Thank you for considering and sharing this urgent appeal.

With love and solidarity,

Ahmed Abutaha