<div>Hello, my name is Rayna Paul, and I am from the Native Village of Kipnuk, Alaska. For the past 10 years, I’ve worked as the Environmental Coordinator for my Tribe, dedicated to protecting our land, water, and the health of our people.

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<div>Now, I find myself on the other side, needing help to protect my own family and home.

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<div>What Happened

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<div>Over the weekend, the remnants of Typhoon Halong struck western Alaska, bringing hurricane-force winds and devastating coastal flooding to remote villages across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. According to reports, this storm sent water levels more than six feet above normal high tides, washing away homes and community infrastructure.

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<div>Our village of Kipnuk was hit especially hard. Entire homes were lifted and carried off by the water. The wooden boardwalks that connect our community are shattered. Power lines are down. The land itself has changed; it’s heartbreaking to see.

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<div>These photos show what our community now looks like.

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<div>My Situation

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<div><strong>I’ve lost my home and everything inside it.</strong>

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<div>All of my belongings, documents, clothes, and essentials are gone.

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<div>I take care of my brother and niece, and we are currently waiting to be evacuated from Kipnuk to Anchorage. Like many others here, we are stranded without cell service or reliable communication. We are safe for now, but we have nothing left, and winter is coming quickly.

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<div>Why I’m Asking for Help

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<div>This GoFundMe will help cover the most urgent needs for me and my family as we relocate and begin to rebuild:

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<div>• Emergency travel and evacuation costs

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<div>• Temporary housing and basic supplies (food, clothing, bedding)

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<div>• Replacement of essential documents and household items

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<div>• Support for rebuilding once it’s safe to return

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<div>Even the smallest amount makes a difference. Kipnuk is isolated, there are no roads, and everything must come in by plane or barge. The cost of recovery is high, but the kindness of others can bridge that gap.

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<div>A Community in Crisis

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<div>This disaster is part of a growing climate emergency. Alaska’s coastal villages are seeing stronger and more frequent storms due to warming oceans and melting sea ice. The people of Kipnuk, like so many Indigenous communities, are on the frontlines of these changes.

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<div>We are resilient, but we can’t do this alone.

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<div>How You Can Help

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<div>1. Donate if you can. Every dollar will go directly toward helping my family get to safety and rebuild.

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<div>2. Share this campaign to raise awareness for Kipnuk and all the communities impacted.

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<div>3. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Your support means more than words can express.

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<div>Thank you for standing with us during this unimaginable time.

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<div>From my family to yours, Quyana (thank you).

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<div>With gratitude, Rayna Paul

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<div>Goal: $5,000

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