My name is Ujala and I’m fundraising for the Raida family in Gaza. I am sending funds to Ayoub Raida to help his disabled brother and family, and know Ayoub through mutual friend and his ambassador - comedian Imran Yusuf.

Message from Ayoub

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My name is Ayoub, and I am 18 years old. I am writing this message to you from the heart of Gaza on behalf of myself and my family of seven.

I am a university student who has recently started studying Computer Engineering. I worked hard and achieved an excellent score of 94.9% in my high school final exams. However, in the current situation in Gaza, university tuition fees have become a major challenge. The cost of education here is extremely high, and we are struggling to afford the fees needed for me to continue my studies.

But our struggles go beyond education.

My 14-year-old brother, Mohammed, suffers from chronic medical conditions, including Fanconi syndrome and osteoporosis. Every day, he experiences pain, and every day, he cries because of what he is going through. He urgently needs medical evacuation, as well as medication and proper medical care. Unfortunately, receiving the treatment he needs inside Gaza has become almost impossible.

At the same time, our family is struggling to meet our basic needs, including food and other essential supplies.

This is why we are reaching out to you, our friends, for support. Your kindness and generosity could help us continue our education, provide my brother with the medical care he desperately needs, and meet our family's basic needs as we try to survive these incredibly difficult circumstances.

No one can truly understand what we are going through unless they have experienced it themselves. Our home has been destroyed, and we have been displaced from our area. The situation is devastating, and sometimes we simply do not know what to do or where to turn.

Despite everything, we remain grateful to God for all things and continue to hold on to hope.

We sincerely ask you to support our campaign and stand beside our family during this difficult time. Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference in our lives.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to read our story and for any support you can offer.

With gratitude and hope,

Ayoub and his family in Gaza