<div>Hi, my name is Nisreen Abuwarda ( Alkahlot ) and I'm a Canadian-Palestinian woman who lives in Ontario. To help my family members leave Gaza and get to Canada, I'm writing to ask for your help. My family is made up of 25 people (16 adults and 9 kids). They are my dad, mother-in-law, brothers, sisters, and their kids.
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<div>The current situation for my family is as follows:
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<div>They had to leave the north of GAZA on October 14 and didn't bring anything with them. They now live Khan Younes city.
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<div>The homes of my family were completely bombed and destroyed. They had to leave the city and go south, but they had no one to stay with them.
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<div>My dad has high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. He is 72 years old.
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<div>All of my siblings no longer have jobs or places to live. They also don't have any ways to get help. They are living in a tent.
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<div>Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the new temporary visa program for Canadians in the Gaza Strip who have family in Canada. This came after months of requests from Canadians in the conflict area who have extended family living in Canada. Miller said that life in Gaza was "unlivable," and he plans to start a temporary visa program on January 9, 2024. He said again how hard it is to leave the besieged Palestinian territory. Mr. Miller says that Canada is not getting any guarantees about the departure of extended family members on its list.
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<div>Also, people who have to evacuate and their families who live in Canada will not get any money from the Canadian government. This means that my family will have to pay for all of our travel costs as well as our costs to settle in Canada.
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<div>Because of this urgent need, I have started a fundraising campaign to get our families back together. I'm asking our friends, family, and community to help us with this important effort.
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<div>I'm trying to get enough money to cover the following general costs per person:
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<div>The cost of travel is based on 25 people. ($3800 per person)
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<div>Every applicant has to pay an visa application fee's and as waiting for the paperwork, they will stay in Cairo for three to four weeks.
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<div>Tickets for 25 people to fly from Cairo to Canada.
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<div>For the first three months, until they find employment, the settlement costs are as follows: Rent, furniture and winter clothes that are right for the weather. Plan for health care. They lost all of their clothes when their homes were destroyed.
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<div>Let's come together as a community and show empathy and support for each other so that those in need can get help and hope. Help us in our truthful journey to heal hearts and bring my loved ones safely to Canada.
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<div>These funds are what I'm trying to raise to give my family hope and quick comfort.
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<div>Any extra cash will be given to charitable organizations.
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<div>Please help me. When I was 19, I lost my mom. It's been more than 14 years since I've seen my family. I can still save my family with your help.
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<div>I sincerely appreciate your kind donation. The situation is getting worse. Share the fundraising, please; it can be helpful. Thanks
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Help my family as they leave Gaza to Canada

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