**Backup link** chuffed.org/project/141275-saving-abdulrahman-in-what-remains-of-his-life

I am Abdul Rahman, and this is a call to humanity.

My name is Abdul Rahman.

I am a 29-year-old Palestinian young man from northern Gaza. I am a graphic designer—or rather, I was.

Before the war, I lived a simple but dignified life. I had a home, a bed, warmth, clean food, and a sense of safety. I would wake up every morning feeling grateful for what I had, dreaming, like any young person, of a bright future. I was proud of myself, relied on my own efforts, and refused to beg for help. Asking for help has never been easy for me—it weighs heavily on my heart—but I chose to live.

Then the war came… and uprooted everything.

In moments, I was transformed from a working young man planning his future into a displaced person running from death. I was displaced more times than I can count. I slept in the streets, under tents, and every time I told myself: “Maybe it will end soon.”

But it didn’t end—it only got harsher.

We drank contaminated water and ate food that was barely edible. I contracted hepatitis and diseases I no longer know the names of. We all suffered from psychological breakdowns—unseen, but they devour us every single day.

And amidst all of that came the shrapnel I never even heard.

I just woke up to a burning pain in my chest—a piece of shrapnel lodged there.

No hospital. No treatment. Not even painkillers.

Today, I live with this open wound—both physically and emotionally.

I suffer from malnutrition, and my ability to move and work has faded.

I am not asking for much.

I just want to live.

And to my friends around the world:

Your donation today could save my life.

It could be the reason I heal—or simply the reason I stay alive in this cruel world.

I am Abdul Rahman…

A victim of a war I didn’t choose.

A human being just like you, who only wants to survive.

Your help—after God—is what will keep me alive.

Thank you.

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Hello, I'm CJ Joe from Texas, USA. This donation campaign is being set up on behalf of Abdulrahman Alshanti, who is a victim of the war conflict. I met Abdulrahman on Twitter (X) around August 2024, and he has become a close family friend. I have been in direct, regular communication with him and am well aware of his unfortunate circumstances and the tragic situation. I am creating this fundraiser on his behalf in hopes of alleviating his suffering and helping him get by day to day. He faces unimaginable challenges, and the funds will be used to provide the basics like food, drinkable water, and medications.

* All proceeds in this fundraiser are advanced daily to Abdulrahman through PayPal.

Feel free to contact Abdulrahman on his Twitter @alshantii and just talk and show some moral support. This also goes a long way to help keep his hope alive. Thank you