Hello,

My name is Shorouq, and I am from beloved Gaza. I am a mother of two children—Abdul Kareem (4 years old) and Hiyam (3 years old). My husband, Wasim, and I have created this fundraiser to help our family survive during this unimaginable crisis.

Our Story

On October 7, the devastating war on Gaza began. In the first week, we were forced to flee our home, escaping from northern Gaza to the south under the terrifying sounds of airstrikes and F-16 warplanes. Explosions shook the ground, and flames engulfed our surroundings. Then, we received phone calls and recorded warnings urging us to evacuate south toward Wadi Gaza. We found shelter in a UNRWA displacement center, where we stayed for two weeks.

When the situation seemed calmer, we returned to our home—only to receive another warning that our neighborhood was at risk of bombing. We quickly evacuated again, staying with relatives for three days. But as threats of an Israeli ground invasion grew, we had no choice but to flee once more, this time to another UNRWA shelter in Khan Younis.

Struggling to Survive

Life in the shelter was unbearable. There was no food, no clean drinking water, and no proper sanitation. The overcrowding was overwhelming, and we lacked even the most basic necessities. The little food we had consisted mostly of canned goods—far from nutritious.

We Need Your Help

Since being displaced, we have been left with nothing. Life in Gaza has completely collapsed—there is no food, no clean water, no healthcare, no schools, and no businesses. Prices for basic necessities like vegetables, fruits, and even cleaning supplies have skyrocketed beyond reach.

Every day is a fight for survival.

Your support—no matter how small—will make a difference. Any amount you give will help us afford food, clean water, and essential supplies to keep our children alive.

Please stand with us during this desperate time. Your kindness could be the reason my family in Gaza makes it through another day.