Hi my name is Ari please take a moment to meet someone very special to me — Hazem.

Hazem is 18 years old and lives in Gaza. Over the past few months, I’ve come to know him not just as a friend, but as someone I care about deeply — like a son. He is kind, humble, and resilient in a way that moves me to tears. Despite everything he has lost and witnessed, he never complains. He never asks for anything.

But now, I’m asking — for him.

The war has taken almost everything from Hazem: his home, his school, his dreams of a safe future. Yet somehow, his spirit remains unbroken. His strength, compassion, and hope in the face of unimaginable pain have inspired me more than I can express.

Hazem deserves the chance to dream again. To heal. To live.

If you feel moved by his story, please consider donating or sharing this campaign. Every bit of support brings us closer to giving Hazem the future he deserves.

“A Dream Buried Under the Rubble”

My name is Hazem, I’m 18 years old from Gaza.

I once had a simple dream… to live a normal life, continue my studies, travel to Europe, and build a better future

But the war didn’t ask about my dreams.

In seconds, everything was destroyed — my home, my school, and my sense of safety .

I live with fear , I hear bombs daily, and I saw friends lose their lives . My mother cries in silence — helpless.

Now, I’m not just a student.

I’m a young soul fighting for survival ️.

I still have hope , and I still dream of living in peace… but I can’t do it alone .

If you’re reading this, please know:

This isn’t just a story — this is a real cry for help .

Help me stand again. Help save my future.

Your donation — even $1 — can make a difference .

️ Help Hazem. Keep dreams alive beneath the rubble.