Help Jana and her family evacuate from Gaza

Hello world,

I am Jana Mohammed Awad, a 14-year-old from Gaza. At my age, I should be enjoying my academic life, immersing myself in studies, and cherishing beautiful moments. I am an outstanding student with high ambitions and many dreams for a bright future. However, the ongoing war has greatly impacted my educational journey and my dreams.

As a proud Palestinian born and raised in Gaza, I have endured four previous wars, but this one feels like it could be our undoing. We are now 215 days into this conflict, and the sense of helplessness is overwhelming. The fear of perishing unnoticed, as happened to my friend whose family only learned of her death two weeks later, haunts me.

Our loving parents spent over three decades building a happy home and providing us with the best education. Yet, in the third week of this war, our home was bombed, leaving us with nothing but shattered memories and a shattered life. Now, we live in a plastic tent, deprived of basic necessities like clean water, electricity, and a warm bed. We are forced to continuously flee from one place to another, seeking refuge.

This is our home before the war :

This is our home after bombing it :

We are suffering from severe hardships: we lack water, electricity, and gas. We are forced to use firewood due to gas outages and hand wash clothes without electricity. The extreme cold and the daily struggle to find drinking water and water for daily use make life incredibly difficult.

Additionally , We are facing difficulties in meeting my little sister's needs and supplies, such as: milk, diapers, and sterile water

We cannot provide either of them due to: the closure of the Rafah land crossing.

The challenges we face go far beyond material losses. This is a battle for our humanity – to protect my family, to rebuild our shattered souls and dreams, and to reaffirm our resilience as human beings.

In these dark times, I reach out to you with a heart full of hope. We need your help to survive and rebuild our lives. Your donation can provide us with the essentials we desperately need—clean water, food, warmth, and a chance to reclaim our dreams. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference. Please share our story and the donation link with your friends and family. Together, we can bring light to our darkest days and restore hope for a brighter future.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

With gratitude and hope,

Jana Awad