Hello, I'm Dima Diab, a 24-year-old writer from Gaza.

The plans I meticulously crafted did not lead me to where I am today. Instead of chronicling

the pain of others in Gaza through my stories

, I find myself living one of those stories. The war left me with no choice after the complete loss of my private project, the culmination of years of hard work, destroyed by bombings and reduced to ashes. The destruction caused by the ongoing genocide against my people has not only claimed the lives of many friends but also dismantled the institutions I worked with.

Unexpectedly, I find myself compelled to leave this place in search of safety. However, the journey and associated expenses demand significant sums, ranging from $10,000-$11,000 per person at the Gaza-Egypt border, with daily increases in the cap amount.

I have now completely lost my home, and I don’t have the money to even start over with my work so that I can rent a place.

Currently, the border crossing is closed, so my chance to leave has ended. In order to start over, I need $1,000 per month to support myself and my family.

While my need surpasses the current estimate, any contribution is vital to navigating the challenges ahead. Your support will directly facilitate a secure passage for me out of Gaza and temporary shelter until the end of the war. I leave this plea open to all, confident that your generosity will help me find a way out of this perilous situation.

Your contributions not only offer immediate aid but also afford me the opportunity to rebuild my life in a more secure and stable environment.

I implore you to stand with me during this critical and painful moment. Your contributions, both monetary and through sharing this campaign in your network, will expedite my departure from Gaza.

Thank you for considering and supporting my cause.