Current Situation (2026 Update)

Iman has now been in Egypt for over a year. During this time, she was able to support herself in part through a small rental income from the family house in the south of Lebanon.

Since the recent escalation of the war, this source of income has stopped completely. As a result, covering basic living expenses has become increasingly difficult.

This fundraiser remains open to help support her with essential daily costs such as rent, food, and other necessities during this uncertain period.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Iman so far — your help has made it possible for her to remain safe and stable.

Original Post (2024)

My name is Moe, and I’m reaching out for your help to support the most important person in my life—my mother, Iman.

My mother is a superhero. She raised me on her own while we lived with my grandparents, dedicating her life to supporting our family. Despite financial struggles, she always found a way to make things work. However, like many middle-class families in Lebanon, our situation worsened drastically due to the ongoing economic collapse.

At 63 years old, my mother still works as a saleswoman in a shop in Beirut. Her salary covers the basics. Three years ago, I left Lebanon on a scholarship to Germany, and while I’m starting to build my career here, I am not yet able to fully support both myself and her.

Given the current war in Lebanon, my mother faces rising risks as she navigates daily life in Beirut on her own. Access to basic necessities like food, electricity, and healthcare has become unreliable, and the situation continues to worsen. It has become urgent for her to leave the country before the challenges escalate further.

I am raising funds to help my mother leave Beirut and relocate temporarily to Cairo, Egypt. This will give her a safer place to stay while I work on bringing her to Germany with me through the legal process.

What We Need:

I’m asking for your help to raise $6,500 to cover:

This will allow my mother to stay in Cairo safely for a few months while we figure out a way for her to join me in Germany. Your support will go directly toward keeping her secure, healthy, and away from the dangers of Beirut’s current instability.