***UPDATE: The situation in Gaza has become dire, there is constant bombing near Karem and his family and prices for food are increasing.

Food to feed his whole family for about two weeks costs $500, and that is without any other supplies.

Winter is approaching and Karem and his family are in need of a new tent, blankets, and warm clothes. It is essential for them to get these before prices increase more, and availability becomes even more scarce. Once temperatures begin to drop, it could be too late.

Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far, pictures of food Karem has been able to buy with your help have been posted. Every penny makes a difference.

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“Hello, I am Karem from Gaza. I am 18 years old. | have 3 brothers, 2 sisters, my mother and my father.

I need your help to buy food and shelter for my family, despite my young age. I am the eldest among my siblings, and our situation is very difficult. The occupation destroyed our home, our land, and everything we

owned, and we are now displaced.

I was a student before the war, but because of the war and lack of money, I stopped studying.”

My name is Isabela and I am running this fundraiser for my friend Karem and his family in Gaza. Karem and I have been talking via video chat and WhatsApp and it’s clear his situation is dire. His family is out of money as prices under the occupation have increased exponentially. Karim and his family urgently need food, a tent, and a chance of escape to safety. The occupation is constantly bombing their area, and they do not have proper shelter or sustenance.

Updates on Karem’s situation and how he is able to use the funds will be posted.

Please help Karem and his beautiful family afford their right to live safely and securely.