Hi my name is Steve France and I'm fundraising for Waseem. Here is his story, in his own words:

Can you help me obtain solar power to run my printer business?

My name is Waseem Ayesh,

I live in Gaza and need your help to support my family through my new business.

Before Oct. 7, I worked in digital marketing with international companies. But I lost everything and have been forced to start over.

I’ve set up a small printing project in a tent on the streets of Gaza, which has become not only a source of income but also a symbol of hope and perseverance for my community. People rely on my services for printing personal documents such as health and education records and business contracts.

My simple printing business is helping me and those around me rebuild our lives.

Unfortunately, a major obstacle is access to power. When my charging unit runs out of power, I have to stop work until I can go somewhere to recharge it. This cuts dramatically into the number of hours I can keep my business open each day.

I’m seeking your help to obtain a solar power system that I would share with other small business entrepreneurs working with me, including my brother, who offers customers clothing repairs with his sewing machine.

I’m raising funds to purchase:

• ⁠One solar panel 320W

• Solar inverter 1KW

• ⁠⁠One Battery 100 AH

• Cables and other miscellaneous small parts

I’d also would like your help to purchase clothing for my family and blankets and reinforcing material for our tent – winter is coming and we had to leave everything behind. Thank you!