My name is Tasneem Al-Masri. I’m 25 years old and a mom to a little boy named Jawad, who is 2 years old.

I studied engineering and graduated recently, but I didn’t get the chance to celebrate. Right after my graduation, war broke out in my city — Gaza. I lived through 8 months of war while taking care of my baby, who was only 3 months old at the time.

It was a very hard time. I couldn’t always find milk, diapers, or even proper food for him. Every day I was just trying to keep him safe and fed.

Later, I managed to leave Gaza and come to Egypt. It wasn’t easy, and I had to leave everything behind — my home, my belongings, my whole life. Now I’m starting from zero. I don’t have a house, a job, or anything stable.

Life in Egypt is not easy either. I don’t have official residency, so it’s hard to find a proper job. And when I do find small jobs, the pay is very low and not enough for rent or baby needs.

That’s why I created this GoFundMe — to help cover the basic needs for my son Jawad: food, diapers, medicine, and rent. I’m just trying to give him a safe and stable life.

Thank you to anyone who reads this or supports us in any way. Even your kind words mean a lot.

Jawad and I are truly grateful. ❤️

— Tasneem & Jawad