UPDATE (July 2025):

Thank you for supporting Hashem, Haneen and their two children! Since the previous update, Haneen has been diagnosed with a rare disease called Achalasia, which affects the esophagus and prevents food from moving properly into the stomach. She needs surgery and special treatment that is not available in Gaza, and has become weak and frail with lack of proper nutrition. Due to recent eviction orders, Haneen’s parents Mahmoud and Abeer (59, 57), and brother Mohammed (24), have come to live with them, and they are sharing food and living expenses. Though they are happy to be reunited, this also puts additional financial strain on Hashem and his family. Essential goods have become nearly impossible to find, and their prices are skyrocketing (updated cost breakdown below). Further, the withdrawal fee from the bank has increased to as high as 50%, whereas it used to be 20%.

In addition to basic needs, they are also hoping to raise money for a small solar power system to help with laundry, lighting, and phone charging. The system is available in Gaza, using primarily secondhand equipment and materials, and purchasing all of its components will cost around €5,200. In their current situation, with electricity almost entirely unavailable and Haneen’s health deteriorating, this small system would make a big difference.

With all of these changes, we are hoping to raise another €47,300, increasing the goal from €19,000 to €66,300. This will help support Hashem’s family for another six months.

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Hello,

My name is Mohammed AlAshi and I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my friend, Hashem Humaid.

The funds we raise will be used to cover the needs of Hashem’s family of 7 people for the next six months. Hashem is a 37 year old man from Gaza who used to work as a web developer. He and his wife Haneen have two children: Salah, who is 11, and Sahar, who is 9.

Since October, Hashem’s family has suffered repeated displacement; they lived in a tent in Rafah, and then Deir Al Balah for months, surviving under constant danger and with extremely scarce basic necessities. They were finally able to return to Gaza City after the ceasefire, but found their home destroyed and uninhabitable and most of their belongings either destroyed or stolen.

They have been able to stay in Hashem’s aunt’s house, but their conditions are still dire. There is no electricity, the house is very damaged and no longer has windows, and prices continue to fluctuate constantly. Water can only be accessed one day a week, while drinking water is even harder to get: Hashem has to travel about a kilometer for it. On top of this, internet connection is weak, which makes it hard to communicate and impossible for Hashem to look for any work that might help him provide for his family.

For over a year now, Hashem and his family have fought to survive. By donating, you can help provide them with some stability in the face of constant changes and danger, and support Hashem and his wife as they take care of their young children.

COST BREAKDOWN, UPDATED JUNE 2025

DAILY COSTS for 5 adults and 2 children:

Drinking water: 2.5 USD

Bread (8 loaves, when available): 28.5 USD

Vegetables or rice (including oil and spices): 20 USD

Cooking gas or firewood: 4.2 USD

Snacks for the children (only plain biscuits, 2 packs): 6.8 USD

Dinner and breakfast (canned goods, za'atar, fava beans, feta cheese, or simple salads): 8.5 USD

Fruits or sweets (when available, not daily - mostly melon): 17.14 USD

Medicine, clothes, shoes, blankets, plastic cups/plates, and school supplies: 8.23 USD

Total: 95 USD per day = 2850 USD per month.

In addition to daily costs, prices for basic goods fluctuate in price and availability constantly. Below are the costs for some of these, updated June 2025:

1 kg of flour: 90 shekels (~26 USD)

1 kg of sugar: 150 shekels (~43 USD)

1 liter of cooking oil: 120 shekels (~34 USD)

1 kg of rice: 70 shekels (~20 USD)

They receive monthly funds from the campaign, which are transferred to Hashem's bank account by Mohammed. Hashem has to pay a commission of up to 50% on the amount withdrawn when he takes out cash from the bank.

Total transfer fees: 26,250 USD

GoFundMe fees (4%): 2200 USD

TOTAL for 6 months: 54,700 USD or 47,300 EUR

Please note:

This cost breakdown might not be entirely accurate as prices continue to fluctuate and new unexpected changes can happen everyday. It is based on the current prices and the necessities of Hashem’s family thus far.

As of July 2025, 〜€19,000 have been raised, and most of them have had to be spent on necessities or to cover GFM and transfer fees. The cost breakdown is for funds that need to be raised in addition to these €19,000.

Please support Hashem and his family as they continue to navigate these difficult times. Your donations will be invaluable in supporting the wellbeing of this family, and each one of them is incredibly appreciated.