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Providing Hope: Help Shatha and Her Family Escape the Ravage

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I am Shatha, a mother from Gaza, and I write to you with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help. My family and I have been plunged into a nightmare of fear, displacement, and uncertainty due to the relentless occupation of our homeland . Now, with nowhere else to turn, we seek your kindness and compassion to secure a future of safety and peace for my beloved children, Amir and Mira.
The horrors of war forced my husband and me to flee our home with our children, leaving behind everything we held dear. Amidst the chaos and destruction, we lost not only our possessions but also our sense of security and stability. With my husband's job gone and our home reduced to rubble, we find ourselves teetering on the brink of despair, struggling to provide even the most basic necessities for our family.



My children, once full of laughter and joy, now bear the scars of war - both physical and emotional. Malnutrition, fear, and trauma have become their constant companions, as the violence and uncertainty of our surroundings threaten to engulf us. Every day brings new dangers and hardships, and my heart aches knowing that I cannot shield my children from the horrors of their reality. I come to you today, humbly and with hope, to ask for your support in our quest for safety and peace. Through your generosity, we hope to raise funds to cover the costs of the Egyptian border crossing service, which stands as our only lifeline to a future free from the specter of war. Additionally, your contributions will help secure the basic necessities - food, clothing, shelter, and medical care - that my children so desperately need to thrive.

Your donation, no matter how small, will make a world of difference to my family. Together, we can provide Amir and Mira with a chance to escape the horrors of war and embrace a future filled with promise and hope. Please consider standing with us in this time of need and extending a hand of compassion to those who need it most. In the darkest of times, it is the kindness and generosity of strangers that shine the brightest. From the depths of my heart, I thank you for your compassion, your support, and your belief in the power of humanity to overcome even the greatest of challenges. Together, we can make a difference - one act of kindness, one moment of solidarity, at a time.
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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Shatha Abu Shammala
    Organizer
    Washington D.C., DC
    Ariel Collins
    Beneficiary

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