HELP THE KAFARNA FAMILY — 19 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 7 YOUNG CHILDREN — ESCAPE TO THE SOUTH

A donation or a share today could help them survive.

Welcome, compassionate soul

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

My name is Melissa, and I’m based in Philadelphia, U.S. For the past 20 months, I’ve been raising funds and securely transferring them to families in Gaza.

Today, I’m asking you to stand with the Kafarna family—19 people from Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, including seven young children—who are facing forced displacement, hunger, and desperation.

I first met Shawq, the mother of the family, when she reached out seeking support for her grassroots aid organization, the Umm Hafsa Association. She had been distributing food, water, and milk to children in her community—doing incredible, selfless work during impossible times. Sadly, she had to stop due to lack of funding, and now her own family is in urgent need. We hope she’ll be able to return to that work once they’re safely relocated.

Below is the Kafarna family’s message in their own words.

The Kafarna family lived in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. Before the war escalated, their life was calm and steady. Each member had their own routine — work, university, school. They dreamed of a future filled with their children’s laughter and safety.

But everything changed as the bombardment intensified. They could no longer live safely in the north, and fleeing became their only option to survive. But escaping to the south requires money they do not have.

That’s why the family started this campaign — not only to secure the journey but also to provide the basic needs of life: food for their hungry children, medicine for those in need, and shelter to protect them from cold nights and harsh reality.

They appeal to everyone with a kind heart to lend a helping hand. Every donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference in their lives and in their children’s lives. The Kafarna family hopes to find safety and comfort soon and to restore a dignified life.

Urgent Need for Relocation

This family must leave northern Gaza immediately. Your support will help cover transportation to the south, temporary shelter, and essential supplies. This is urgent and time-sensitive.

Find us on Instagram: 

Shawq (mother) – @zherfal327

Melissa – @mmortars_

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Your support helps 19 people survive.

Warmly,

Melissa