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<div><strong>We are 5 young Ugandan cultural artists</strong> dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of our ancestors.
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<div>Through traditional drumming, dance, storytelling, and indigenous musical instruments, we keep alive the messages, values, and wisdom that have been passed down for generations.
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<div><strong>We drum, dance, and play local instruments.</strong>
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<div>Although we are passionate about our work, we come from very humble backgrounds. 
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<div>We currently perform using old, borrowed drums and own only one traditional instrument, an adungu.
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<div>We also dream of creating authentic <strong>traditional costumes</strong> to better represent our <strong>culture.</strong>
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<div>Two members of our group are training in tailoring so we can sew these costumes ourselves, creating both cultural pride and employment opportunities.
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<div><strong>Your support will help us purchase:</strong>
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<div>Traditional drums and local musical instruments
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<div>Materials for traditional costumes.
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, helps preserve Uganda’s cultural heritage, empowers young people with knowledge of their roots.
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<div>We can ensure that the voice of our drums continues to tell the stories of our people while encouraging action for culture, climate, and future generations.
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<div><strong>Thank you for believing in our mission.</strong>
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Help Us Preserve Uganda’s Cultural Heritage (Kampala)

<div>
 Henry is a freelance journalist and community activist in Pittsburgh. He <strong>was fired from his job because of his journalism work after legally obtaining and disseminating body camera footage showing an interaction between Pittsburgh Police and ICE to organizations.</strong> Henry's employer claims he used a false name on the Act 22 request, when he actually used his legal first and middle names, as well as my public contact information on a form that does not specify a legal name requirement, which his employer used to tell him he was terminated. <strong>Now, Henry has been left with no source of income and is at risk of losing his apartment and his way of life.</strong>
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Pittsburgh Journalist Facing Eviction After Losing Job

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<div><strong>About Katwe Parkour Culture</strong>
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<div>Katwe Parkour Culture is a non-profit initiative founded by Raki in the heart of Katwe, Kampala, Uganda. This movement leverages the dynamic discipline of parkour to inspire, empower, and uplift youth in under-served communities.
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<div>We believe that movement is freedom and that through parkour anyone can learn discipline, creativity, and self-confidence.
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<div>Katwe Parkour Culture has <strong>over 20 kids</strong>, most of them young boys and girls from the slums of Katwe, along with <strong>10 youth and adult volunteers</strong> who guide, teach, and mentor them. Many of our members come from underprivileged backgrounds, but when they step into training, they find a family, a dream, and a purpose.
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<div>Through parkour, we teach <strong>teamwork, balance, fitness, and resilience</strong> — but most importantly, we show that even in a place with limited resources, you can build something powerful from passion and community spirit.
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<div>We train on rough ground, often with no mats or proper equipment, yet our determination keeps us going. Our dream is to build safe, creative parkour structures made from local materials and provide training shoes, clothing, mats, and gear so that everyone, especially the young ones, can train safely and grow their skills.
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<div>We are raising <strong>$3,000</strong> to build <strong>DIY parkour equipment</strong>, buy <strong>basic training shoes and mats</strong>, and make our space safer for the kids to grow their skills.
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<div>Every donation, no matter how small, helps us create a <strong>safer training space</strong>, buy <strong>basic training equipment</strong>, and keep inspiring more youth to join.
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<div>Together, we can turn <strong>Katwe Parkour Culture</strong> into a symbol of hope, movement, and empowerment for the next generation. Thank you for believing in us.
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<div>— Coach Raki &amp; the Katwe Parkour Culture Team
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<div>I'm honored to present this fundraiser for Raki - an exceptional and creative athlete seeking to share his skills with others. I'd like to thank Rachel Portesi - the mastermind behind the visual presentation. Your donations will come to me through GoFundMe and I will transfer them to Uganda.
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<div>-- Marcy Hermansader
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<div>Music - Gwen Stephani, "The Sweet Escape" ( featuring Akon )
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Empower Katwe Youth Through Parkour

<div>The past six months have been incredibly challenging. After spending 15 months detained , I've faced the struggle of decompressing while also dealing with chronic back pain. Navigating life and trying to reintegrate into a society that has changed so much during my absence has been daunting, especially in today's unpredictable economic climate.
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<div>Yet, amidst all this chaos, I recognize that being home is a profound blessing. Each day is an opportunity to confront these challenges head-on, and I'm determined to make a difference in my community.
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<div>I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. Thank you for your support and encouragement during this journey. It means more than words can convey. My family and are truly thankful for your kindness and understanding.
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<div>If you're curious about what I'm working on next, please visit cdrooted.org. Together, we can create a brighter future.
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Help Rodney Taylor Rebuild After ICE Detention

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<div>Jason, Isaac, and Ephraim are three skateboarders on a mission to bring hope, community, and creativity to Uganda through skateboarding.
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<div>Jason has spent the past few years turning his passion for skateboarding into a force for good. He’s skated across America from Venice Beach to Times Square in 76 days, and across Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa in 50 days. Along those journeys, he raised over $30,000, using the funds to donate more than 500 complete skateboards to kids around the world who didn’t have access to gear.
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<div>Now, he’s teaming up with Isaac and Ephraim, Co-founders and Creative Directors of the Kampala Skateboard Initiative (KSI) — skaters, filmers, and community leaders who’ve dedicated their lives to growing skateboarding culture in Uganda. Together, they’re taking on a new challenge: to build a permanent skatepark in Uganda.
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<div>The skate scene in Uganda is growing rapidly, but there’s still no safe, reliable place to skate. Kids practice on cracked concrete and rough streets, often with worn-down boards and no proper equipment. This project aims to change that by creating a skatepark built for the community and by the community — a space for mentorship, creativity, and connection.
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<div>In February 2026, the trio will skate across Africa, from Uganda to South Africa, to raise funds and awareness for the project. pushing roughly 3,700+ Mile! Every mile they push brings them closer to building something that will outlast them — a place where the next generation can dream big, fall hard, and keep getting back up.
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<div>Every donation goes directly toward construction materials, local labor, and skate gear for the community.
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<div>Jason, Isaac, and Ephraim share one vision: to use skateboarding not just as a sport, but as a tool to change lives.
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<div>Donate. Share. Be part of the movement. Let’s build a skatepark in Uganda together.
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Donate to Build The Biggest Skatepark in Africa!

<div>When a routine meal turns into a life-altering tragedy, the last thing a human being should face is a closed hospital door.
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<div>Last week, our brother (pictured) and a young woman were victims of a horrific gas explosion while cooking. What should have been a simple, daily task ended in a nightmare of fire and pain. Both suffered severe, extensive burns that require immediate, specialized medical intervention.
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<div><strong>The Injustice Behind the Injury</strong>
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<div>They were rushed to a local hospital in L1b14, but instead of receiving the emergency care they desperately needed, they were turned away.
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<div>Not because the doctors lacked the skill to help, but because the system chose to look away.
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<div><strong>No documents. No money. No care.</strong>
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<div>Having been forcibly moved from Tunisia to L1b14 just months ago, they are trapped in a cycle of displacement where their most basic human right—the right to health—is being treated as a privilege they cannot afford.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>We refuse to let them suffer in silence. We are raising funds to cover the specialized burn treatments, surgeries, and long-term recovery costs that the state refuses to provide.
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<div>Healthcare is a Right, Not a Luxury
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<div>No one should be left to die because they lack a piece of paper or a bank account. We are all that stands between them and a tragic outcome.
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<div>Please, donate today. Even the smallest amount can change the course of their lives. If you cannot donate, please share their story. Exposure is the only way to break the walls of silence surrounding the treatment of migrants in L1b14.
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Life-Saving Care Denied. Help Us Save These Two Survivors.

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<div>My name is Jennifer. I have started this fundraiser to help an Afghan couple who now live and work in Vermont. They arrived here as refugees three years ago after escaping during the disorderly U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in late August 2021.
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<div>But while they found safety, their hearts remain broken. Their nine children were left behind. Six daughters (including twin girls) and three sons, now aged between 7 and 20.
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<div>The children spent the past three long, painful years in hiding, in fear, and without the love of their parents.
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<div><strong>We Beg You </strong>❤️
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<div>Imagine being a mother separated from your babies for three years.
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<div>Imagine being a 7-year-old girl, unable to attend school, hiding in silence, waiting for parents you don’t even remember.
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<div>Imagine watching your children grow up through blurry phone screens, hearing their cries but not being able to hold them.
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<div><strong> Please donate what you can.</strong>
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<div><strong> Please share this story.</strong>
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<div><strong> Please help bring these nine children home.</strong>
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<div>This family’s nightmare began on August 26, 2021, during the tragic suicide bombing at Abbey Gate, Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. 170 Afghan civilians and 13 U.S. service members were killed and scores injured, most critically.
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<div>The parents have done everything right for three years. They have complied with all U.S. laws and filed the proper forms. They have waited patiently. They have worked hard in Vermont and established relationships with their new community.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>By a stroke of grace, we have connected with an organization that has on multiple occasions, successfully rescued and relocated over 800 Afghans to the U.S. They are ready to help. But we have a small and closing window of opportunity.
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<div>The cost to rescue and resettle all nine children to the United States is <strong>$100,000</strong>.
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<div>The parents are giving all their savings — but we still need to raise <strong>$60,000</strong> immediately.
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<div><strong>No child should grow up without their parents.</strong>
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<div><strong>You can make this reunion possible. Today.</strong>
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<div>I had the good fortune to get to know Abdullahi Abdi (who goes by Abdi) while he was completing a pre-college curriculum at the School for International Training in Brattleboro VT. We bonded over a love of hiking, the outdoors, and his new home—Vermont!
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<div>Abdi would like to move his mother and seven younger siblings to a nearby town in Ethiopia that has a school, which would be a life-altering development for his family. We hope you will join us in supporting this effort.
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<div>I live in Brattleboro Vermont, and am retired from a career as an administrator of a nonprofit affordable housing organization. All funds raised will be passed to Abdi to assist his family. The funds will specifically be used for moving expenses, the rental of a house in a new village, expenses related to making the house functional for the family, and school fees.
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<div>My name is Abdullahi Abdi, and I am a first-year student at Middlebury College in Vermont, USA. I am originally from Fiq, a rural region in Ethiopia, where my family still lives today. I am the firstborn of eight children and the only one in my entire family who has ever had the opportunity to go to school.
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<div>Growing up in a nomadic pastoralist family, my childhood was spent herding goats and camels, not holding pencils or books. My father died when I was just nine years old, and I became the “man” of the family, responsible for my mother and seven younger siblings. Later, my uncle decided to take me with him to Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, partly to give me a chance to study, and partly to help ease my mother’s burden by raising one of her children.
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<div>Life in Dadaab was unimaginably hard, but it was there that I discovered the power of education. I started school knowing neither English nor Swahili, yet I studied with determination, often learning letters by drawing them in the sand. Over time, I became one of the top students in the camp, eventually earning scholarships that led me all the way to Middlebury College.
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<div>Even though I am now thousands of miles away, my heart remains with my family in Ethiopia. My mother and seven siblings still live in a remote rural area where there is no school nearby and no access to basic education. None of my siblings can read or write, and I can’t bear the thought that their futures will remain limited by circumstances they didn’t choose.
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<div>I dream of moving my family to a nearby small town where there is a school. There, my siblings can finally begin their education, the opportunity that transformed my own life. However, as a student, I don’t have the financial means to make this happen on my own.
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<div>I am humbly asking for your support to help me raise $4,500. This amount would allow me to move my family into a small rented home near a school, buy them basic necessities, and cover the initial costs of enrolling my siblings.
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<div>Education changed my life completely; it gave me hope, purpose, and a path forward. I want my brothers and sisters to have that same chance. Your donation, no matter how small, will help break the cycle of illiteracy and hardship that my family has endured for generations.
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<div>I would have loved to include a photo of my family, but they don’t have a phone, and I don’t have any pictures of them. I rarely get to hear from them directly either, and when I need updates, I usually call relatives in a nearby town to ask if they have heard from my family lately. That is how I stay connected and learn how they are doing. Still, I hold their faces in my heart every day and dream of the moment when I will see them smiling on their first day of school.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer. Your generosity will not only help move my family to safety but will open a door to a brighter future, one filled with learning, opportunity, and hope.
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<div>With gratitude and hope,
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Help Abdi's Family Access Education

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<div><strong>CLON CIRCUS UGANDA</strong> ist ein großartiges soziales Projekt im Distrikt Tororo, Uganda.
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<div>Fredrick Lugard hat dort vor einigen Jahren als Einzelperson ein soziales Projekt angefangen.
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CLON CIRCUS UGANDA,  Aufbau einer Farm

<div>Post Oil Solutions is creating this GoFundMe on behalf <a href="https://dwightmillerorchards.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwight Miller Orchards</a> , a long time institution of our local farmers markets. They lost their apple storage and packing house building Saturday night in a <a href="https://www.reformer.com/fire-destroys-multi-use-building-at-dwight-miller-orchards/article_1d2ab4a4-ffda-43ab-afb2-7ccf56a023df.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">devastating fire</a>. The structure also housed their maple sugaring operations and cider making!
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<div>Dwight Miller Orchards has been a dedicated and much loved member of both the Brattleboro Area Farmers' Market in the summer and the Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market from the very beginning. And the Miller family has been farming on the same land longer than Vermont has been a state. Both Brattleboro Farmers' Market communities, summer and winter, are collaborating to spread the word on behalf of Dwight Miller Orchards with this campaign. Your charitable donations through Post Oil Solutions will help the Miller family, Read, Malah, Will, Martha and Ruth to recover from this tragic loss.
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<div>Join us to help this vital farm get back on their feet. Thank you in advance for your support and for sharing this campaign far and wide. Every dollar donated to Post Oil Solutions through this campaign will go directly to the farm!
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<div>Let's show Dwight Miller Orchards some love at this devastating time!
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Dwight Miller Orchards Fire Recovery

<div>A message from Ayman
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<div>My dear friends all over the world. I am Ayman Salha. I am married, I have a child, and my wife is pregnant. We need to help our friends around the world. We want to leave here from Gaza. Living here has become impossible. Because of the great destruction in Gaza. Please help to get out of here as soon as possible. This is required in travel procedures and coordination to exit the crossing. Please help in peace
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<div>My name is Ismail Al-Absi, and I am reaching out to you with a sincere request for assistance. Last April, I came across the amazing work of a man named Ayman, who has been caring for birds and sparrows in Gaza for years. Little did I know that this connection would lead me to a deep friendship and a profound understanding of the horrific reality that Ayman and his family face
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<div>Ayman, a mailman who works in a dental technician's lab, spent the last several years of his life feeding and caring for birds and finches amid the chaos in Gaza. His compassion knows no bounds, and his resilience in the face of adversity is nothing short of inspiring. Our correspondence over the past few months has highlighted the unimaginable atrocities unfolding in Gaza. Ayman, who resides in the northern Gaza Valley, has suffered countless losses – more than 100 family members and friends, including the tragic loss of his 18-year-old nephew after a two-ton missile fell on him. Despite the ongoing suffering, Ayman remained a beacon of hope, steadfast in his commitment to his community. However, the recent escalation of violence and the deteriorating humanitarian situation have left Ayman vulnerable
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<div>And his family is in grave danger. The prices of leaving Gaza are exorbitant, far beyond their means. The Rafah crossing offers a glimmer of hope, but the financial burden is enormous, reaching $7,500 per adult and $3,000 per child. Here comes our role. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of Ayman (25 years old), his wife (19 years old), his one-year-old son Ahmed, and his pregnant wife. Our goal is to raise funds to facilitate their safe exit from Gaza and support them on their journey to seek asylum. The cost breakdown is: Two adult visas ($7,500 each).• Ayman Salha
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<div>And a visa for a child ($3,000) for a son, Ahmed, for a total of $18,000. Our goal is much higher than the cost of visas because there are a lot of additional costs such as transportation (traveling from north to south is very dangerous and can cost thousands per person), to provide Ayman and his family with assistance so that they can travel to help Ayman and his family once they arrive in Egypt, and plane tickets to seek asylum. Somewhere in the European Union. Ayman has siblings that he would like to eventually be able to evacuate as well. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will have a profound impact on Ayman's family. It will provide them with the opportunity to rebuild their lives free from the constant threat of violence and persecution. Every dollar brings them one step closer to safety, security and the opportunity for a brighter future.
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<div>In accordance with GoFundMe regulations, I will supervise the fundraising and ensure it is transferred to Ayman via bank transfer. Transparency and accountability are crucial, and I'm committed to keeping you updated every step of the way. A little about me I live in Sweden Together, we can be the lifeline Ayman and his family desperately need. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and kindness. Your support means more than words can express!
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Help Ayman and his family leave Gaza

<div>On July 2nd, our friend <strong>Elethea suffered from a traumatic event</strong>. This resulted in severe injuries that have required extensive and recurrent hospitalization and surgical intervention. Elethea received two surgeries at our hometown hospital before her surgeon requested emergent transfer to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, which is better equipped to care for the extensive damage caused by this event. The physical wounds are just the beginning of her long road to recovery.
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<div>Adding to this burden is the unexpected financial costs of Elethea and Lucien being unable to work. We are trying to ease the financial burden this has imposed on them. <strong>I sincerely ask for any donation you can make to help in this difficult situation. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a big difference in her recovery.</strong>
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<div>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support, prayers, and shares. We appreciate your respect for Eletheas privacy during this time. We will share relevant updates when appropriate. This will allow her to focus on her recovery. 
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Help Elethea recover from a traumatic dog attack

<div>Welcome to Bwengula Circus' Go Fund Me Page, I am so glad you are here!
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<div>I am Ssifu Clinton Kibuuka, the founder of Bwengula Circus Kids, I was born and raised up from Kosovo Slum in Kampala Uganda. I am an Artist doing acrobatics and gymnastics for a social change. The arts of acrobatics and gymnastics have transformed my life since I was a little kid. Now it is time to give back to the community!
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<div>With a few friends, I started Bwengula Circus Project in the year of 2014. Our work has managed to make a change in people’s lives through sharing skills.
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<div>The people living in the slums of Kampala are struggling a lot with unemployment, drug addiction, insufficient healthcare and lack of education. Establishing arts of acrobatics and gymnastics in the community saves people’s lives by giving them good support in terms of health and body fitness. In our program, we provide a space for children and young people to develop their personalities, learning together and being productive in the community. we are offering shelter, food &amp; basic needs to the kids. Furthermore the children and youth of Bwengula Circus Kids develop a sense of belonging and grow social skills like team work and responsibility. 
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<div>Through performances and divers community outreach activities, we reach many people inside and outside of the community. we hope that one day bwengula circus kids will have the chance to perform internationally as it is everyone's dream.
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<div>we are happy to say that the development we have had for the past years is good and through your donations we managed to purchase our first Teeterboard &amp; a Patner duo bench, these Equipments will help us to extend our knowledge in the new acrobatic &amp; gymnastic acts.
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<div><strong>Adding to that</strong>, we still have a longway to go and your help is still needed to make the magic happen.
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<div>We are kindly asking you to give us support to buy food, basic needs and training equipments to grow our training center , your donations will help our project activities to keep running.
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<div><strong>There are still a lot of supplies missing to provide a safe training ground and to offer our participants a more divers learning program.</strong>
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<div>Most of the kids have no education so in case you would love to sponsor a child please get in touch with us via email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email redacted]</a>
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<div><strong>WE ARE INVITED TO SPAINS GOT TALENT!!! AND SO RAISING FOR TRAVEL SUPPORT &amp; FLIGHT TICKETS </strong>
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<div>Hello Our Friends,
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<div>We need your help to raise funds for flight tickets to travel to Madrid for a <strong>TV competition</strong>, stated as <strong>Spains Got Talent</strong>.
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<div>We were informed by one of the<strong> agents that they’re so interested in having our team in Spain</strong> for the competition. This is one of <strong>the opportunities that we have been looking for, </strong>however it came with <strong>prices to pay that we can’t afford.</strong> That is why, we are shouting out to <strong>our community to help and support for this cause. </strong>
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<div>The agent said that, <strong>"as hosts" they don’t cover anything in the first audition</strong>, <strong>only in semi-finals and at the final </strong>of the competition. Thats why we are<strong> raising funds to purchase Visas, Flight Tickets, Hotel &amp; Foods. </strong>
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<div>We are raising for <strong>5 Performers &amp; 1 Care taker,</strong> Patrick Mutebi , Latiff Luwemba, Ian Kabiito, Derrick Ssekiranda , Victor Magudde &amp; Tomclovis Ssemfuma as a caretaker.
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<div>Please help us to raise this goal so that our team can go and <strong>represent the whole Bwengula family at Spains got Talent </strong>and <strong>bring more opportunities for everyone at the academy.</strong>
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<div>We really can’t wait to reach this goal and make it to the international stages. <strong>It will be a dream become true!</strong>
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<div>Thank you so much in advance for your love and support
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<div>Clinton Kibuuka
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RAISING FOR TRAVELS

<div>On the morning of April 11th near her home in Waitsfield, Vermont, Zetty Weber lost her life in a devastating car accident. We lost a radiant soul. Zetty was the heartbeat of her family, the light in her parents' eyes, and the love of her husband Parker and their three-year-old daughter, Bridger.
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<div>Zetty was a beacon of compassion and vitality. As a new mother and wife, Parker and Zetty had dreams of building a life together and watching their daughter Bridger grow.
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<div>Now, in the wake of this unthinkable loss, we come together to honor Zetty's memory and support her grieving family. Parker, left to navigate this unthinkable path of parenthood alone, is not only grappling with unimaginable sorrow but also facing the daunting task of providing for their young daughter's future.
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<div>In times like these, we are reminded of the power of community, of the strength found in unity and compassion. Let us rally around Parker and Bridger, offering not just our condolences, but tangible support to ease the burdens they now bear. Your generous contribution will provide the practical assistance needed to ensure Bridger's well-being and future, from educational expenses to everyday essentials.
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, is a testament to Zetty's enduring impact and a lifeline for her grieving family. Together, we can transform tragedy into hope, honoring Zetty's legacy by ensuring that her dreams for her family live on. Let us stand as one, a testament to the enduring love we have for Zetty, Parker, and Bridger.
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<div>Thank you for your generosity, your kindness, and your unwavering support during this difficult time.
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<div>This is one of two pages that have been established to support Parker and Bridger. The other is organized by Anne Grady Hartnett. Please donate to either - funds will end up in the same place.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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<div>Friends and Family of Parker and Zetty
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Honoring the Life and Memory of Rosetta (Zetty) Weber

<div>A hard freeze and a tough loss
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<div>As you may have heard in the news recently, a number of Vermont farms, including Scott Farm, were subjected to a catastrophic freeze last month. We wanted to take some time to share with you the extent of the damage, how you can help, and our plans for weathering what will be a challenging season.
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<div>In the early hours of May 18th, the temperatures in our orchard dropped down to 25 degrees. The apple trees, in their Spring cycle, were in the late stage of bloom, most varieties at petal fall. This vulnerable time combined with the unseasonably cold temperatures resulted in the little fruitlets, only a few millimeters long, freezing for a few hours. 
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<div>Later that morning, as our orchardist Erin inspected different blocks in the orchard, it quickly became evident that the damage to our apple crop was extensive. As the frozen fruitlets thawed, the cores were brown or black, killed by the cold. The news was devastating.
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<div>Over the last three weeks, we have been hoping for some miracle, but sadly it has become clear that we have lost upwards of 90% of our crop. The few apples that survived, in the higher blocks of the orchard, have been scarred and damaged by the frost. We will likely harvest some apples, but they will be misshapen and deformed.
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<div>Again and again, through the droughts and heavy rainfalls of the last few years, our trees have shown so much resilience. Ironically, it's during that short window of time, when they are at the peak of their beauty, adorned with a thousand flowers, that they are also at their most vulnerable. It’s really tough to be so vulnerable.
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<div>There is no doubt that climate instability, “global weirding,” played a role in this tragedy. Hot temperatures in April hastened the bloom. A hard freeze on May 18th killed the flowers and their little fruitlets.
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<div>Our business is centered around the production, harvest, and sale of apples. And what a beautiful collection we have. Last year, we harvested over 12,000 bushels, which translated into gross sales of about $500,000. This year, it will be a small fraction of that. How can we recover from such a loss? If we are able to collect a crop insurance payment it will be for only a small portion of the loss. Federal recovery funds are a long shot. We do not know how big or small a hole we will be in by the end of the year, but we have decided to keep our heads up and forge forward with positivity. Our new motto is “All is not frost!”
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<div>We are not alone in this tragedy. Most orchards in Vermont and neighboring states are in a similar situation. If you love fruit and appreciate your local fruit growers, this is the time, more than ever before, when you can extend a hand and help.
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Scott Farm Crop Loss Recovery Fund

Reporters Without Borders

<div><strong>The Welcome Fund, the philanthropic arm of Welcome.US, supports  local organizations to galvanize civic and community engagement </strong>in support of their new neighbors.
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<div>Visit <a href="https://welcome.us/connect" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">welcome.us</a> to learn more ways to get involved.
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<div>Americans from all walks of life – representing the diverse faiths, races, cultures, and identities that comprise the tapestry of lived experiences in the United States – are stepping up to welcome newcomers forced to flee their homes through no fault of their own. Communities across the country have shown that Americans have the will and capacity to welcome. <strong>Your donation will help support our new neighbors as they take the first steps toward settling into our communities.</strong> Together we are building a movement of welcome, and lasting capacity, that extends beyond any immediate crises and enables us to support future newcomers.
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<div>As we distribute funds we will provide updates here. 
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<div>To donate via DAF, please select the DAF Pay option as the payment method once you click 'donate now' on this page. If you would like to donate to this Fund via stock, ACH/wire, crypto, check, or by Private Foundation please visit <a href="https://www.gofundme.org/off-platform-donations/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.gofundme.org/off-platform-donations/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gofundme.org/off-platform-donations/</a></a> and we will add your donation to this fund as an offline donation so that your contribution is recognized on this Fund page.
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