Be Hope: Help Abdullah and his family overcome suffering

The Story of Abdullah Issam Esleem from Gaza: A Journey of Pain and Resilience

My name is Abdullah Issam Esleem from Gaza. My tragic journey began with the recent events that forced me to leave my home under the threat of bombing. I left with nothing: no clothes, no means of communication, and not even my design equipment, which was my source of income. I lost all my belongings and memories.

My family and I, including my ill mother, moved to southern Gaza, but the conditions there were extremely challenging. Our daily lives revolved around securing food and water, collecting wood for cooking, all while basic services were completely absent. The water was contaminated, and the food was unhealthy, which took a heavy toll on our health and my mother’s condition.

Every day, I searched for treatment for my sick mother, visiting various hospitals, but unfortunately, due to the difficult circumstances, no treatment was available. I lost my mother after a long struggle with illness. Her passing was devastating for me in every way. She was my source of strength and security, always encouraging me in my work and pushing me to pursue my dreams, even during difficult times. Losing her felt like losing my entire life and my main source of inspiration.

Shortly after, I lost my closest friend and childhood companion due to the bombing. He was like a brother to me, and his loss was another blow that deepened my suffering. We shared a special bond; losing him has left a void in my life that is hard to describe.

One night, while sitting with my family, the house next to us was bombed, causing many injuries. Thankfully, my injury was minor, but witnessing the destruction and the injured left a deep emotional scar.

I am a graphic designe with several years of experience, specializing in social media design. I was passionate about my work, as it allowed me to express my creativity and support my family.

My goal is to return to this work, as I believe it is my best path to becoming self-sufficient and building a stable future. Regaining the equipment I lost would be my first step towards achieving that.

My Appeal for Help:

Today, I need your urgent support to help my family overcome these difficult circumstances we are living in. We are facing great challenges, and any help from you will have a huge impact on our lives.

My family is going through difficult times. My father is diabetic and needs expensive daily treatment, which has become unaffordable under the current circumstances. I also urgently need to provide food that will help us survive. In addition, the tent we live in is in a dire and dilapidated condition, and we cannot afford it in this harsh winter. We need to repair it and provide clean water, in addition to providing blankets and clothes to ease the severe cold we are facing.

My sister Rana, my brother Hassan, in addition to Salma and Dana, are living with me in this difficult situation. Our children are in dire need of baby formula, which has become very expensive, and I cannot afford it. Life has become more difficult with time, and we do not have a steady source of income to support ourselves.

I ask you to help provide these basic needs:

The food we need to survive.

Repairing the dilapidated tent to be a safe haven for us.

Treatment for my father who needs expensive daily medication.

Baby formula and food supplies for the children.

Clean water and basic winter needs such as blankets and clothes.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a huge impact on our lives. We desperately need your help. Your support will be a source of hope for us in these difficult times.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time and concern. My family and I appreciate every bit of help from you.

Sincerely,

Abdullah and family

Abdullah Issam Esleem