Help Aya and her family to survive famine in Gaza

From Beneath the Rubble: A Mother's Cry for Her Daughter’s Life

My name is Aya abdalsalam, a mother to a beautiful little girl named Sophia.

Before October 7th, 2023, we lived a simple yet beautiful life in Gaza.

Our days were filled with love, laughter, and hope — especially hope for a better future for Sophia.

We had dreams, plans, and a home that felt safe.

Then the war came.

And everything collapsed.

Our house was completely destroyed.

We’ve been displaced countless times, running from one area to another, chasing a safety that no longer exists.

Every time we fled, we carried Sophia in our arms, trying to shield her from the bombs, the terror, and the sound of death all around us.

We lost everything.

We lost family.

We lost our home.

And Sophia… she lost her childhood.

She used to dream of birthday cakes and pink dresses.

Now, she only dreams of food.

Her laughter is gone.

She looks at me and asks with heartbreaking innocence:

“Mama, when will we eat? Mama, are we going to die?”

We are starving.

We are exhausted.

Sophia is growing weaker every day.

I try to stay strong for her, but the hunger, fear, and trauma have taken a toll on both of us.

All I want — all I ask for — is a chance to get out of Gaza.

A chance to give my daughter life again.

To let her go to school.

To let her sleep without the sound of bombs.

To let her dream again.

Please, if you’re reading this, I’m begging you:

Help me save Sophia.

Your donation, your support, even just sharing our story — it could be the difference between life and death.

From the heart of a mother who still believes there are kind souls left in this world…

Thank you.

– Aya abdalsalam