My name is Nancy, I’m 19 years old, and I live in Gaza with my family of eight. I’ve always loved math and science, and my biggest dream is to study software engineering and build a better future for myself and my family.

But the war has destroyed almost everything. We lost both of our homes to airstrikes, and I had to pause my final high school exams (Tawjihi) multiple times because of the ongoing conflict.

Every day is a struggle for survival — between fear, loss, hunger, and trauma. We no longer feel safe in the place we once called home.

My parents made the painful but necessary decision: we must leave Gaza and seek safety in Jordan.

We are launching this campaign to raise $30,000 to cover travel, temporary shelter, food, and essential needs for our family of eight.

I want to live. I want to study. I want to help rebuild.

Your support — any amount — brings us closer to that chance. Please donate or share if you can.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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My name is Ava Farah and I live in Michigan. I began tutoring Nancy in English with the hope of improving her chances of getting into university outside of Gaza. I quickly found Nancy to be a brilliant, dedicated, kind student and friend. As the situation in the Middle East worsened, we discussed creating a fundraiser to help Nancy and her family. All funds raised will be received by me and then delivered to Nancy through her family in Jordan. Thank you for any and all help you can provide.