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My name is Saif, and I am 34 years old. I live in Rafah, Gaza, with my wife and our beautiful two-year-old daughter—a miracle we waited ten long years for. After struggling with infertility, we were blessed with her through IVF. She was just seven months old when war shattered our world.
Instead of cherishing her first words and steps, I found myself struggling to keep her alive. Milk, diapers—basic necessities—became impossible to find. I held her as she cried, powerless to give her the comfort she needed. I had dreamed of fatherhood for a decade, yet war robbed me of the chance to enjoy it.
When the bombs got closer, we ran. Our home was no longer safe. We took shelter in a crowded school, packed into a single room with 50 others. In those months, I lost five family members. Hunger, thirst, and despair became our daily reality. And then, the final blow—our home was reduced to rubble.
When Rafah came under attack, we had no choice but to flee again—this time to Mawasi, Khan Yunis. We escaped with nothing. No clothes, no belongings, just fear and uncertainty. Now, in the dead of winter, my family huddles in a flimsy tent as rain pours in. My daughter shivers from the cold, and I lie awake at night, terrified of what tomorrow might bring.
For 465 days, we have endured suffering beyond words. I am reaching out for help—to keep my daughter warm, to put food in her belly, to rebuild even the smallest sense of safety. Any support, no matter how small, means everything to us.
Thank you for hearing my story. Thank you for standing with us.
Organizer
Karoline Dlugajczyk
Organizer
Rodgau, Hessen