Survivors of Despair: The Tarazi Family's Journey in The war

Hi I am Mervat Al-Tarazi an Australian- Palestinian, and as Samer’s Tarazi mother, I have personally witnessed the harsh experiences that the Tarazi family suffers amid the chaos in Gaza, so I am launching this campaign to help my son.

The suffering of Samer Tarazi and his family in Gaza

In the heart of Gaza, amidst the relentless bombardment and the haunting echoes of conflict, the Tarazi family endured a series of tragedies that tested their resilience and shattered their sense of security.

Samer Tarazi, a once-respected journalist dedicated to truth and justice, found himself thrust into the unforgiving grip of war. His words, once a beacon of hope, became targets for persecution. Bombs fell like rain, turning their once vibrant home into a pile of rubble, leaving them homeless and destitute.

Beside him stood Rawan, his devoted wife, who bore witness to the horrors of war alongside her children – John, Jack, and Lamita. Their innocence stripped away by the harsh realities of conflict, they clung to each other for comfort as the world around them crumbled.

Fleeing the chaos, the Tarazi family sought refuge within the sacred walls of the Church of Saint Porphyrois. But even within its hallowed halls, they could not escape the horrors of war. Bombs fell like thunder, turning their sanctuary into a battleground of unspeakable violence. They saw their friends and neighbors perish before their eyes, their cries for help drowned out by the deafening roar of destruction.

Rawan and her children escape to Australia alone

Separated by thousands of miles and a sea of uncertainty, Rawan led her children on a perilous journey to find safety and refuge in Australia. The road was fraught with danger, littered with the corpses of those who had dared to flee. They faced hunger, thirst, and exhaustion, their bodies battered by the harsh realities of life on the run.

but even in the safety of their new home, the Tarazi family's trials were far from over. Rawan struggled to provide for her children in a foreign land, grappling with the weight of their shared trauma and the absence of her husband by her side. John, Jack, and Lamita, haunted by the memories of war, struggled to adjust to their new lives, their laughter tinged with sorrow.

Meanwhile, Samer remained in Gaza, haunted by the memories of his family and the life they once shared. Each day brought new hardships as he navigated the treacherous landscape of war-torn Gaza, his spirit battered but unbroken. He longed for the day when they would be reunited, when the scars of war would fade, and they could begin anew.

Their journey is one of unimaginable hardship and unspeakable tragedy. But they do not walk alone. Your generosity can provide the Tarazi family with the lifeline they so desperately need – access to food, clean water, shelter, and medical care.

Your donation, no matter how small, can make a world of difference to the Tarazi family and countless others like them who are struggling to survive amidst the horrors of war. Together, we can be a beacon of light in the darkness, offering solace, support, and a glimmer of hope to those who have lost everything.

Thank you for opening your hearts to the plight of the Tarazi family and for standing with them in their time of need. Your compassion and generosity can help rewrite the narrative of their lives, transforming tragedy into triumph and despair into hope.

The money will be spent on removing Samer Tarazi from Gaza and providing rent for a house, food, support for Rawan Tarazi, her children, Jack Tarazi, John Tarazi, and Lampta Tarazi financially, and assistance in helping them with education and obtaining the basic necessities of life.

With deepest gratitude,

Mervet Altarazi

Campaign Manager for the Tarazi Family