Please help my family safely leave Gaza

Dear Friends, Supporters, and Kind Hearts Across the World,

My family desperately need support for safe passage out of Gaza. It is necessary to pay 5000 USD for every person wishing to leave Gaza into Egypt, and I am planning to coordinate for my first degree family to leave Gaza (26 members), so the total cost is 130,000 USD. I am planning to raise additional 50,000 USD to enable them to rent and live in Egypt until the end of the war.

My name is Mohammed, a 26-year-old from Gaza, standing in the eye of a storm that has ravaged not just my home but the very essence of my family's existence. As I pen these words, I am reminded of the fragility of life and the relentless spirit of the human will to survive and support one another in the face of insurmountable odds.

For over 12 years, I worked tirelessly, day and night, nurturing dreams and saving every penny with the hope of providing a sanctuary for myself and my loved ones. A year before the war, I achieved what many in Gaza dream of—a home of my own. With $50,000 saved, I made a down payment on a modest 120 m2 apartment, committing to a future payment plan that was a testament to my hopes and hard work.

However, 15 days into the conflict that has torn through our lives, my sanctuary was destroyed. The devastation of losing everything I had worked for was more than just a financial loss; it was the crumbling of a dream, a safe haven for my future. Yet, in the wake of this loss, I found resilience within, a determination to face each day with the hope of rebuilding.

The war spared no one. The homes of my parents and my brothers, symbols of our family's heritage and unity, were also turned to rubble. Amidst this chaos, the harsh reality of our vulnerability hit me when my brother's wife needed medical care for her pregnancy—care that was impossible to find in the war-torn remnants of our city.

Faced with no other choice, about 30 members of my extended family and I were forced to leave our homes, leaving behind my parents, siblings, and other relatives in a land that continues to suffer. Now, as the sole provider for my family in middle area, the weight of our survival rests heavily on my shoulders. Our savings are dwindling, and the specter of uncertainty looms large over our future.

Today, I come before you, not just as Mohammed, but as a voice for the countless souls in Gaza who live amidst despair and destruction every day. I am reaching out to the world for support, to help secure a semblance of safety and stability for my family. We need to raise $130,000 to ensure safe passage out of Gaza for my 26 first-degree relatives, at the cost of $5,000 per person. Additionally, we require $50,000 to cover their living expenses and rent for at least a year in Egypt, where we hope to find refuge and a chance to rebuild our lives.

I make this appeal not just for financial support, but for a gesture of humanity, a bridge of solidarity to those of us who have lost everything but our hope. Every contribution brings us a step closer to safety, to a new beginning free from the shadows of war. Your generosity can light the way for a family clinging to the hope of a peaceful tomorrow.

While my family seeks safety, I have chosen to stay in Gaza. My commitment to humanitarian work and supporting the displaced and suffering in my homeland is a mission I cannot abandon. Your support for my family is also a support for me, allowing me to continue this vital work without the unbearable worry for their immediate safety.

Please, help us write a new chapter, one filled with hope, safety, and rebuilding. On behalf of my family and all those who dream of a life free from the constant shadow of conflict, I thank you. Your kindness and generosity are beacons of light in our darkest hours.

With deepest gratitude and hope,

Mohammed