Hello everyone,

My name is Akram Abdul-Wahid; I am a Palestinian from GazaI am a 30-year-old Palestinian from Gaza, and I am going through an extremely difficult period in my life after three years of war and hardship. I am sharing my story in the hope that someone may be able to help me overcome these challenges and give me a chance to build a better future.

Over the past three years, my life has changed completely. I have endured the hardships of war, displacement, and the loss of stability that every person needs to live a normal life. Each day has brought new challenges, and planning for the future has become increasingly difficult as the situation around me continues to affect every part of my life.

Now, at 30 years old, I feel that some of the most important years of my youth have passed amid war and hardship. Instead of spending these years completing my education, finding work, and building a stable life, I have been struggling to get through circumstances that have made even the simplest things difficult.

Life in Gaza Has Become Extremely Difficult

The hardship is not limited to war and displacement. The cost of living has become extremely high, and meeting basic needs has become a major financial burden. Food and everyday necessities are expensive, and obtaining healthy, balanced meals has become increasingly difficult under the current circumstances.

The harsh environmental and health conditions, along with difficulties accessing clean water and maintaining a healthy living environment, have made daily life even more challenging. Taking care of one's health and meeting basic needs have become ongoing struggles, especially for someone without a job or a stable source of income.

I am currently unemployed and do not have the financial resources needed to improve my situation or prepare for a better future.

My University Certificate Is Still Being Withheld

One of the things I desperately hope to resolve is the fact that I have been unable to receive my university certificate because I still owe $1,500 in university fees.

This certificate represents years of studying, hard work, and dedication. It is an important step toward finding employment and improving my living conditions. Unfortunately, my inability to pay the outstanding fees has prevented me from receiving it, leaving me unable to take this important step forward in my life.

I hope to pay these fees and finally obtain my certificate, so that the years I invested in my education can help me pursue better opportunities and build a more secure future.

My Dream of Traveling to a Safe Place

Alongside my hope of completing my education, I dream of being able to leave Gaza and reach a safe place where I can live with greater stability, look for employment, and start rebuilding my life away from the difficult living conditions that have affected me.

However, traveling from Gaza has become extremely difficult and expensive. The travel coordination costs I had initially been preparing for were estimated at around $5,000, but they have since risen to approximately $20,000, according to the information I have received.

This significant increase has made my dream of traveling even more difficult to achieve, especially because I am unemployed and have no savings to cover such an expense.

I also need $100 to obtain a passport, which is one of the requirements I need to complete as part of my travel preparations.

I am not seeking a luxurious life. I am simply hoping for an opportunity to live in safety and dignity, obtain my university certificate, find a job, and build a better future in which I can support myself.

Why I Am Asking for Your Help

Creating this fundraising campaign was not an easy decision, but my current circumstances have left me in need of support. I have no job or stable income, and I cannot afford my university fees and travel expenses on my own.

For this reason, I decided to create this campaign in the hope that my story will reach people who may be able to help me overcome these difficulties and give me a genuine opportunity to move forward toward a better future.

How the Donations Will Be Used

My fundraising goal is $21,600, which I hope to use to cover the following expenses:

• $1,500 — University fees: To pay the outstanding balance and work toward receiving my university certificate.

• $20,000 — Travel coordination costs: To contribute toward the costs of arranging travel from Gaza, depending on the actual expenses and available procedures.

• $100 — Passport: To cover the cost of obtaining a passport.

I will do my best to share updates about the campaign and explain how the donations are being used, so that supporters can understand the difference their generosity is making.

Every Contribution Makes a Difference

I hope to have a genuine opportunity to change my life, receive my university certificate, find employment, and reach a place where I can live with greater stability and dignity.

Every contribution, no matter how small, can help bring me closer to these goals. If you are unable to donate, I would be deeply grateful if you could share my campaign with your friends and family. Your share may help my story reach someone who is able to offer support.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read my story. I am grateful to everyone who donates, shares my campaign, or helps in any way possible. Your support gives me hope that I can overcome this difficult period and work toward a better future.

Thank you to everyone who helps me or shares my campaign. I hope your kindness will help me take the first steps toward a new chapter in my life, where I can complete my education, find employment, and build a safer and more stable future.